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Know your warning signs

Warning signs of heart attack in women can include

             
  • Chest discomfort, including squeezing, discomfort or pain in the center of the chest, between the breasts or behind the breastbone.
  • Discomfort and/or pain spreading to other areas of the upper body such as one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach.
  • Shortness of breath, unexplained weakness or fatigue, anxiety or unusual nervousness, indigestion or gas-like pain, breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea, lightheadedness and collapse are signs which one out of four women having a heart attack experience, but do not recognize. These symptoms may occur with or without chest discomfort
         These signs could come and go.
Warning signs of stroke in women include  

                   
  • Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body.
  • Sudden confusion, difficulty speaking or understanding speech.
  • Sudden trouble seeing with one or both eyes.
  • Sudden difficulty walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination.
  • Sudden severe headache with no known cause
  • Sudden fainting or unconsciousness
    

If experiencing any of these signs, call an ambulance or a health professional immediately: Minutes matter, and fast action can save lives. 

 

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Heart attacks often manifest themselves differently in women than in men.  The symptoms of a heart attack in women are subtle and sometimes difficult to pinpoint.

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At the first sign of a heart attack or stroke, act immediately!
Call a health professional or an ambulance. It's very important: you can save a life by acting immediately.