How to Spot Heart Attack Warning Signs and Lower your Risk
Istockphoto by Laurie Tarkan From Health magazine Women are more at risk of dying from a heart attack than men, partly because we don’t recognize the symptoms, which can be more subtle than the cinematic heart-clenching ones typically seen in men. One study of 30 women younger than 50 who’d had heart attacks found that most failed to realize they were having one, mistaking it for fatigue, indigestion , stress , or overexertion. If you’re experiencing the following signs of a heart attack, call 911—you’ll get faster care if you go to the ER in an ambulance. Unusual fatigue Shortness of breath Nausea Dizziness Lower chest or upper abdominal pressure or discomfort Back or jaw pain Pressure, squeezing pain in the center of the chest Pain spreading to the neck, shoulder, or jaw Finding out what puts you at risk for a heart attack can help you learn what precautionary steps to take in avoiding one

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How to Spot Heart Attack Warning Signs and Lower your Risk




