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Myocardial infarction is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, affecting women and men. More than 735,000 Americans die each year from heart disease. If you pay attention to the warning signs in time, your chances of survival can be up to 90%.
There are symptoms, especially in women, that appear and signal an impending heart attack. When they ask us for help, don’t ignore them.
Indigestion
One of the alarming symptoms of a heart attack can be digestive problems. Many women attribute their poor digestion to a stressful and busy lifestyle, but if the situation doesn’t improve, it wouldn’t hurt to pay a little more attention to your digestion.
Especially if it is accompanied by other symptoms, such as sweating, weakness, dizziness, loss of appetite. Let’s rest for a few days, slow down and spend time with our loved ones before it’s too late.
Chest pain
This is the most serious sign of a heart attack, but women usually don’t attach importance to it because they think it is definitely caused only by stress. If you feel an uncomfortable pressure or squeezing in the chest, more pronounced on the left side, consult a specialist.
Pain in the arms, neck and back
These types of pain are more common in women than in men. They can also be mistaken for other types of pain, so it’s worth paying special attention if you experience persistent pain in the arms, shoulders or back.
The intensity of the pain can also increase during the night, especially if we have poor posture. But we may even wake up in the morning with severe pain. Consult a specialist, because it’s easier to prevent diseases that are still in their early stages.
