Heart attacks may behave differently in women than in men.
Here are some of the ways that heart attack symptoms in women can differ from those experienced by men.
In men, that’s usually accurate.
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But many women with angina have no actual chest discomfort at all.
Silent Heart Attacks In Women
A woman can have a heart attack and not know it.
This is known as a silent heart attack, or silent myocardial infarction (SMI).
Why women tend to do this is pure speculation.
When Should Women Seek Medical Help For Possible Heart Attack Signs?
If you think you may be having a heart attack, get yourself checked out.
If the healthcare provider brushes you off, that’s a reflection on the practitioner and not you.
The symptoms are similar to those of a major heart attack but much less severe.
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