Know your warning signs

Signs of heart disease in women

Chest discomfort. Squeezing, discomfort or pain in the centre of the chest, between the breasts or behind the breastbone.
Discomfort spreading to other areas of the upper body such as one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach.
Shortness of breath, with or without chest discomfort.
Unexplained weakness or fatigue, anxiety or unusual nervousness, indigestion or gas-like pain, breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea, lightheadedness and collapse.

Warning signs of stroke in women

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

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.

At the first signs 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.