Signs of a heart attack in women

Myocardial infarction often causes life-threatening conditions for patients, especially in women. So what are the signs of a heart attack in women?

The most obvious warning symptom of a heart attack is chest pain. The pain usually lasts for a few minutes, usually in the middle of the sternum. The pain may appear and disappear over and over again. The pain can appear in places other than the chest such as the neck, jaw, back and under the stomach. Other symptoms may include difficulty breathing, vomiting, sweating, and mild headache. In particular, shortness of breath is a symptom that often occurs with chest pain.
It is recommended that patients need to go to the hospital when having symptoms of chest pain as above. Because a heart attack can be suspected so it can be treated as soon as possible.

Female subjects are less likely to survive their first heart attack than male subjects. The reason may be that, women are more likely to have a "silent" heart attack (symptoms of myocardial infarction are not obvious) leading to late detection and late treatment. Knowing the symptoms of a heart attack early will help increase survival in this subject.
Symptoms of a heart attack in women include:
Before having a heart attack, women will usually experience symptoms within a few weeks, according to a published study, this time period is about 4 weeks. There are the following symptoms:
Chest pain: This is the most common symptom of a heart attack, the pain is described as follows: Feeling of pressure, tightness in the chest, tingling and pain burning. However, in reality, women often experience heart attacks without any chest discomfort, if any, it is usually not obvious and very mild. Unusual fatigue: During the first weeks of a heart attack, a common symptom in women, fatigue can sometimes occur just before a heart attack occurs. Even when you are resting or sedentary, you will still feel tired. Exhaustion: The most common acute symptom of a heart attack in women is feeling shaky or exhausted, often accompanied by dizziness, anxiety, fainting, and lightheadedness. Shortness of breath: Shortness of breath is often the symptom most often associated with chest pain, a warning sign of concern about the possibility of a heart attack. Often women will experience shortness of breath when lying down and these symptoms will subside when they sit. Excessive sweating is another common symptom in women who have had a heart attack. If for no apparent reason you suddenly find yourself drenched in a cold sweat, this could be a sign of a heart attack. Body aches: Some common areas of pain when having a heart attack are: jaw, neck, upper back, one of the arms. The pain may initially be in just one location and then spread to other areas, leaving a woman feeling uncomfortable and tired. Sleep disturbances: Up to 50% of women experience sleep problems in the weeks before a heart attack. There are common sleep disorders such as waking up in the middle of the night irregularly, having trouble falling asleep, feeling tired even after getting enough sleep. Chronic sleep deprivation leads to many consequences such as decreased insulin sensitivity and increased blood pressure. Both of these problems damage the heart leading to a heart attack. Stomach problems: Before a heart attack, some women will feel pressure or pain in their stomach. In addition, there may be other digestive problems such as: Nausea, indigestion and vomiting. Myocardial infarction after menopause:
After a woman goes through menopause, estrogen levels decrease, leading to an increased risk of heart attack. Estrogen is known to be a hormone that regulates cholesterol production in the liver, helping to protect the heart and arteries.
Symptoms of a heart attack after menopause include:
Discomfort or pain in the back, arms, jaw, neck, stomach area. Irregular or fast heartbeat. Sweat. Chest pain. Common heart attack risk factors in women
Age: Women over 55 have a higher risk of heart attack. The main reason is that they are in perimenopause and menopause. Family history factors: Having a male relative with a heart attack <55 years old and female <65 years old increases the risk of having a heart attack in yourself. Health conditions: High cholesterol and blood pressure cause heart attacks in both men and women. Having other medical conditions: People with obesity, diabetes, and autoimmune disorders are more likely to have a heart attack. Particularly, women also have certain diseases that also increase the risk of heart attack such as polycystic ovary syndrome, endometriosis or have had a history of eclampsia during previous pregnancy. Lifestyle: Using tobacco or stimulants (amphetamine, cocaine) or leading a sedentary, sedentary, stressful lifestyle also increases the risk of heart attack. It is recommended that all women over the age of 40 should have regular and periodic check-ups to detect early signs and risks of early myocardial infarction, so that timely interventions and treatment can be initiated. time, efficiency.
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