Question 1

what are the signs for a heart attack in a woman?

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Various: Typical presentation of heart attack is chest pain, pressure in the chest,  jaw pain, back or arm pain. Patients may have symptoms of heartburn.   But this varies from patient to  patient. A time presentation of shortness of breath especially in patients with diabetes is symptom of heart attack.  Some patient may  have G.I. Symptomatology such as nausea.

Question 2

23yo female scared i am going to have a heart attack?

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Reason?: Do you have a reason to be? Heart attacks are not at all common at your age. It may be that you are just anxious about it. But it is not likely.

Question 3

what are the chances of a 23yo female having a heart attack?

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Unlikely: It is unlikely, but it is possible.  It becomes more likely with abuse of drugs such as cocaine.  If you are having chest pain, it needs to be evaluated right now.  Good luck.

Question 4

is it likely that a 330lb 30 yr old woman can have a heart attack?

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Yes: Being that heavy increases the risk, especially if associated with high blood pressure, cholesterol and type ii diabetes. There are many other benefits to achieving a healthy weight and lifestyle. Good luck!

Question 5

what are the signs and symptoms before having a heart attack for a female?

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Same: The signs and symptoms are the same, such as chest pain, shortness of breath, arrhythmias, and such. The issue has been that for reasons not clearly understood, women presenting with the same symptoms as men are less likely to have been believed. Fortunately, that situation appears to have improved.

Question 6

is a cold a sign of an impending heart attack in a 23 yo female. dont smoke or drink and dont do drugs?

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No: These are the typical signs:
Chest discomfort. Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain.
Discomfort in other areas of the upper body. Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach.
Shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort.
Other signs may include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.

Question 7

can smoking alone cause a heart attack in 41 year old woman. or would you have to have other uncontrolled risk factors?

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Probability: It's all a matter of probabilities. A 41 yo woman with BP of 120, cholesterol 200, HDL of 50, BP of 120 who doesn't smoke has 0.7% ten year risk of heart attack. If she smokes, her risk is 2.7%. To calc your own risk, goto: http://my.americanheart.org/professional/StatementsGuidelines/Prevention-Guidelines_UCM_457698_SubHomePage.jsp - Then click on "Launch Web Version".

Question 8

symptoms of heart attack in women?

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MI women: Good question! wished i could say there was a precise and definite symptom...There isn't. Symptoms of mi in women tend to be nonspecific and range from shortness of breath, dizziness, fatigue, upset stomach , neck pain, to overall malaise. When in doubt... Please see a doctor as soon as possible. You got one chance... Only one!

Question 9

what is a heart attack like if woman?

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Typical sometimes: May be the same as everything described for mostly male populations or slightly different with less pain and more anxiety, or trying to minimize the pain because the woman needs to care for children, family etc. On the other end of the spectrum, doctors sometimes disregard women's heart attack symptoms and attribute them to hysteria. Take yourself seriously!

Question 10

what are heart attack symptoms in women?

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Variable: Symptoms vary from person to person men and women. Classic symptoms include pressure or squeezing pain which moves to arm, neck, and/or jaw. Shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting, sweating, and/or flush face often accompany. Some have just sob or sharp pain. Some gas pain. Dizziness or just fatigue. Some have no symptoms at all. If you have risks then follow up with a doctor is most important.

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