Heart Disease: Signs and Symptoms
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Warning Signs of Heart Attacks
Symptoms can vary between men and women. Call 911 or go to the nearest ER if you’re experiencing a medical emergency.
Signs in Men
Males are more likely to have these heart attack symptoms:
- Breaking into a cold sweat
- Declining stamina
- Dizziness or feeling lightheaded
- Heart palpitations
- Severe chest pain
- Shooting pain in one or both arms
- Shortness of breath
Symptoms in Women
Females tend to feel these warning signs in cardiac events:
- A feeling of unease and discomfort
- Chest pain or a feeling of heaviness
- Dull pain in the stomach, neck, jaw or back
- Declining stamina
- Extreme fatigue or fainting
- Nausea and vomiting
- Shortness of breath
Heart attacks strike every 40 seconds in the U.S.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide.
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