Women Heart Attack Symptoms
By Bobby Gill
Introduction
Heart disease is the biggest problem that society faces in terms of health. Heart disease is the number one
cause of death for women in the United States. are different for men and women.
Heart Disease Symptoms Heart disease is unfortunately, a lifelong condition.
Women Heart Attack Symptoms
Everyone should know what signals a medical emergency especially heart attack symptoms. This can be
difficult because for women and men are not identical. These symptoms are typically
thought of as a sharp pain in the chest and left arm but this is not usually true for women. The symptoms
may be severe from the start, or mild at first the gradually worsening. in women are
much more subtle as nearly half of women experience no chest pain at all during an acute myocardial
infarction which is an event that results in severe form of pain in the heart muscle (myocardium) and signals that a part of the heart is
damaging or dying. Heart failure, also called congestive heart failure, is a condition in which the heart
cannot pump enough oxygenated blood to meet the needs of the body's other organs. Heart disease kills more
American women than all forms of cancer combined. Heart attacks are still more likely to go undiagnosed in
women than men, putting women at risk of not receiving the treatment they
need.
It is important that everyone learn that may be different in women than in men. Women's
heart attack symptoms can occur as early as a month prior
to the heart attack.
These symptoms include:
slight discomfort in the chest
Uncomfortable pressure
shortness of breath
Unusual fatigue
Cold sweat
nausea
Dizziness
fainting
pain below the left shoulder blade
back pain
tingling in the jaw, elbow, arm or throat
Pain that spreads to the shoulders, neck, jaw or arms \
Symptoms of a Heart Attack:Call 911 immediately if you experience:
A sensation of pressure or pain in the chest when you are at rest or active
Unexplained “feelings of doom”
Symptoms can appear during rest or even awaken a woman from sleep. They include shortness of breath,
weakness, dizziness, heartburn, nausea, pain between the shoulder blades, and
recurring chest discomfort. Women are less able to be treated by aspirin. Women who smoke have up to six
times the risk of heart attack compared to nonsmoking women. Women need to be aware that they are more
likely to experience "atypical" symptoms, and should be assertive about asking their doctors to explore
the possibility of heart disease.
Women commonly have symptoms of shortness of breath, unexplained fatigue, or pressure in the lower chest,
so they easily mistake it as a stomach ailment. Women often worry about being embarrassed if they're not
having a heart attack after all. Women need to be aware of the risk factors for cardiovascular disease and the importance of making
lifestyle changes that may reduce those risks. Women seem less likely to be diagnosed with a heart attack
despite raised troponin being a reliable test. women's
symptoms of a panic attack symptoms of a panic att. Women are also more likely to die from their heart
attack.Women need, and should pursue aggressive diagnostics for
heart attack symptoms. Women need to know the facts of heart disease.
Women have the same heart disease problems as men.
Women can prevent heart attack
by developing 12 healthy habits.
1. Stop Smoking
Women who smoke are more than twice likely to suffer heart attack than non-smokers.
2. Lose Weight
According to the American Heart Association, women can lower heart disease risk by losing as little as ten pounds.
People with extra body fat around thewaist are more likely to develop heart disease.
3. Lower Cholesterol
Total cholesterol should be less than 200 mg/dL. Your level of HDL or good
cholesterol should be above 40. Your level of LDL, or bad cholesterol, will
depend on how many heart attack risk factors you have. You can have your cholesterol levels checked via a simple blood test.
4. Control Your Blood Pressure
Try to keep your blood pressure less than 140/90 mm Hg. A rate of 120/80 mm Hg is optimal.
Every home should have an automatic blood pressure monitor.
5. Exercise
Work out for at least 30 minutes a day. Choose enjoyable activities such as walking or team sports.
6. Have Enough Sleep
If you are a woman who doesn't get enough sleep or
work inconsistent shifts, you are at a greater risk for a heart attack. Organize your
days so you can have enough sleep.
7. Eat More Fish
A diet full of fish can help prevent first and second heart attacks. Fish
is rich in omega-3 fatty acids. You can take fish oil supplements.
8. Reduce Salt
There is evidence that eating less salt can cut the risk of heart disease by a
25%. Even modest reductions in salt intake can considerably lower the risk. The American Heart Association
recommends that people consume no more than an approximate 1 teaspoon of salt per day.
9. Reduce Stress
Stress itself is a risk factor of heart attack and makes other risk factors such as
high cholesterol or high blood pressure worse. Women under work strain
are more likely to develop heart problems. In those women who already have heart disease, stress can bring on a
heart attack.
10. Monitor Your Diabetes
Diabetes seriously increases your risk of developing heart disease. The risk is even greater if blood sugar isn't appropriately controlled.
11. Preventive Screenings
Health screenings play a big role in heart attack prevention. These screenings should include everything
from cholesterol and blood pressure levels to recording family history of heart disease.
12. Be Informed
Visit regularly web sites that provide heart health news for the latest medical research information.
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