Women and Heart Attacks
Filed in archive Heart and Stroke by Florence Cardinal on February 21, 2007
An article that appeared in Newswise states:
More subtle symptoms such as shortness of breath, dizziness, fatigue, nauseaor vomiting and back and jaw pain are more likely in women
One woman who went through this tells her story. Dr.Helen says:
It was an awful feeling--I felt like I was smothering to death and going to pass out. My husband called 911 and was told to get me to the nearest hospital which he did.
Despite the fact that I was short of breath and shaking like a leaf, the doctor decided I was allergic to something in the gym and gave me a shot of benadryl. Actually, I later learned that shortness of breath and a sense of impending doom or death were signs (especially in women) of heart problems.
Do yourself a favor. Learn the symptoms of a heart attack for both men and women. Be ready to recognize a heart attack whether it's happening to you or someone else.
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