From our friends at ACLS Medical Training, the 10 most common symptoms of heart disease in women and why it's important!
Women's heart health should be on women's minds every day, not just during February. Spreading the word on how heart health differs between men and women creates awareness that hopefully empowers women to understand their own heart health and take appropriate action if facing it. The 'Hollywood' heart attack --where a sharp pain in the left arm and shortness of breath perhaps exemplify what a heart attack looks like -- couldn't be farther from the truth. The fact is women have heart attacks in a totally different manner that may or may not include the symptoms we are so used to seeing. According to the information provided by ACLS Medical Training, while men generally exhibit the typical symptoms of chest pressure and pain, women generally exhibit symptoms that are not well-known, leading them to delay seeking treatment. Women who are having a heart attack often feel pain in areas outside the chest, including the jaw, neck, abdomen, legs, and arms. Severe...
