THE SIGNS Spotting a heart attack
Women often don't recognize that they're having a heart attack and may ignore the warning signs. Experts say to call 911 if you have one or more of these symptoms:
Chest pain or discomfort. Most heart attacks start slowly with mild pain or discomfort, usually in the center of the chest. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain.
Discomfort in the stomach, jaw, neck or back. Women frequently feel this type of pain, either in addition to or without the chest pain.
Shortness of breath.
Cold sweat.
Nausea or a feeling of indigestion.
Lightheadedness accompanying these symptoms,
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