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Signs & Symptoms of A Heart Attack In Women

Symptoms of heart attack are different in men than in women. You should learn the symptoms here. Most importantly, if you experience symptoms, seek medical treatment within one hour, because this is when drugs and other treatments will be most effective.

  1. Chest discomfort
  2. Pain spreading to the jaw, shoulders, neck, or arm
  3. Shortness of breath
  4. Nausea
  5. Sweating
  6. Indigestion or gas-like pain
  7. Dizziness
  8. Unexplained weakness or fatigue
  9. Discomfort or pain between the shoulder blades
  10. Sense of impending doom

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