Question 1

Symptoms of heart attack in women?

Accepted Answer

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 2

Should i go to the er"? i am a 56 yr old female, diabetes, high blood pressure. having off and on stomach pain in the middle and left side, pain in my neck and ear and some jaw pain. i thought these may be symptoms of a heart attack in women. i have no in

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Hello. I don't know what your pain represents.  I will list some of the symptoms of a mycocardial infarction (heart attack).  Chest pain, tightness, squeezing or fullness is the most common presentation.  However the pain can also present in the upper back, the upper middle abdomen, jaw, head, teeth or in the arms (left more than right).  One could have nausea, vomiting or it could feel like indigestion or heartburn.  Feeling short of breath, sweating and just feeling out of sorts can also occur. About a fourth of people have no significant symptoms during a heart attack.
  You asked specifically about symptoms in women. The following statistics are from a national institute of health study .  43% of women had no chest pain. 58% were short of breath; 55% had marked weakness; 43% experienced fatigue,  with cold sweats in 39% & dizziness in 39%.
According to the study preceding their heart attacks women experienced the following symptoms:  unusual fatigue - 70%; sleep disturbance - 48%; shortness of breath - 42%; indigestion - 39% and  anxiety - 35%.
  Whenever int doubt it is best to take the cautious road. Jaw pain in a woman with diabetes and high blood pressure is of concern.

Question 3

I have heard that tingling in the fingers can be a symptom of a heart attack in women.is this true?

Accepted Answer

Even if some one with tingling in fingers have heart attack, it has no co relation with mi. These are 2 different ailments

Question 4

Known symptoms for women to have a heart attack ?

Accepted Answer

Heart attack patients typical present with chest pressure, chest pain, neck or arm pain.  In my female patients they can sometimes present with shortness of breath or fatigue.  If you have concerning symptoms see your health care provider.
Good luck.

Question 5

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

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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

What are heart attack symptoms in women?

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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.

Question 7

What are the signs and heart attack symptoms for women?

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Heart attacks (mi) usually cause the same symptoms in both men and women: chest pain or pressure that can go to arm or jaw, sweating, nausea, shortness of breath. However, an mi can have very few symptoms as well, and be "painless", more common in diabetics. Some people only feel like they have the "flu". Mis in women especially in 40s/50s are often missed because they are not considered. Be seen!

Question 8

Can you please tell me the heart attack symptoms for a woman?

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Angina pectoris =substernal pressure, pain with radiation to the neck or left or right arm and shoulder.
Some will have abdominal pain-and be confused with gallbladder or stomach symptoms.
Ladies seem to have less classic// or tolerate pain better than men.
Relief with Nitroglycerin is very suggestive.
A feeling of impending doom, pallor, sweating suggest a bad day!

Question 9

In what ways can heart attack symptoms differ between men and women?

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Anterior crushing pressure with arm extension- radiation.
Angina= neck pain or "feeling"
impending doom!
anxiety
shortness of breath
diaphoresis
='sweaty clammy
nothing- ladies dismiss any symptoms.

Question 10

What are some rare symptoms of a heart attack that only a female would experience?

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Atypical findings are not exclusive to female gender. They can go from being silent to feeling gi discomfort

Symptoms of heart attack in women over 60