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Heart Disease Warning Signs

Knowing what symptoms to look for can help you and your physician begin treating heart disease early. Recognizing the symptoms is especially important because a woman's symptoms differ significantly from a man's symptoms.

Some symptoms of heart disease in women include:
  • Nausea
  • Fatigue
  • Shortness of breath
Although these symptoms can also signal anxiety or stress, the most important thing to remember is that the signs of a heart attack in a woman often are overlooked. Learning as much as you can about women's heart health is crucial.

Signs and Symptoms of a Heart Attack

If you or someone you know experience any of the following symptoms, get medical attention immediately.
  • Pain, squeezing, fullness, or pressure in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes or goes away and returns
  • Pain that moves to the shoulders, neck, or arms
  • Chest discomfort accompanied by lightheadedness, fainting, sweating, fatigue, nausea, or shortness of breath (Fatigue, nausea, and shortness of breath are especially common in women.).
Some less common symptoms are:
  • Unusual chest, stomach, or abdominal pain
  • Nausea or dizziness (without chest pain)
  • Shortness of breath and difficulty breathing without chest pain
  • Anxiety, weakness, or fatigue for no apparent reason
  • Heart palpitations, breaking out in a cold sweat, or paleness.

Signs and Symptoms of a Stroke

If you or someone you know experience any of the following symptoms, get medical attention immediately.
  • Sudden weakness or numbness of the face, arms, or legs, especially on one side of the body
  • Sudden confusion, difficulty speaking, or comprehension problems
  • Sudden vision problems in one or both eyes
  • Sudden dizziness, difficulty walking, or loss of balance or coordination
  • Sudden, severe headache with no known cause.

More Information

For more information about women's heart disease, including risk factors and steps you can take to minimize your risk, visit the Women's Heart Advantage web site.

Think You Need to See A Doctor?




If you think you or some one you know might be at risk for heart disease, please call Butler Memorial Hospital's HeartCenter at 724-284-4747 to talk about your options.

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