Heart attack is one of the leading causes of death in both men and women in India. But there may be different symptoms in how men and women may experience a heart attacks.
Here is a surprising fact: Not all heart problems and heart attacks come with a clear warning sign and you may not even realize it at the time. It may start with an unusual feeling that you are just not feeling well and have symptoms like nausea, shortness of breath, stomach pain or an uncomfortable feeling in your chest.
What are the warning signs of a heart attack?
If you experience a heart attack, it is because blood supply gets blocked to a part of your heart muscle suddenly, thus stopping the heart from getting the oxygen-rich blood it requires to function properly. During this time, it is highly recommended to get timely treatment.
Hence it is particularly important to know the following signs of a heart attack and consider them seriously:
- Shortness of breath
- Pressing of squeezing sensation in the chest which lasts for more than a minute.
- Nausea, vomiting, light-headedness.
- Sweating while at rest
- Arm or shoulder discomfort or pain, in one arm or both
Heart Attack Symptoms in Men:
- Sweating
- Pain in the chest for more than a minute
- Shortness of breath
- Indigestion or Heartburn
Heart Attack Symptoms in Women:
- Dizziness
- Uncomfortable pain between shoulder blades or in epigastrium
- Shortness of breath
- Indigestion or gas-like pain
- Unexplained fatigue & sleep disturbances Pain in arm, shoulder or jaw
How to book an appointment?
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