Symptoms of Heart Attacks
- chest
pain
- back
pain
- pain
or deep aching and throbbing in one or both
arms
- breathlessness
- clammy
sweating
- dizziness
- anxiety
- fluid
retention usually in the lower legs or ankles
- fluttering,
rapid heartbeats, palpitations
- nausea
- feeling of heaviness, tightnes, or pressure-like chest pain between the breasts that may radiate to the left arm or shoulder
What are the treatments for Heart Attack?
Anytime you experience the symptoms of a heart attack, it is imperative that you do not delay calling 911. Every minute that goes by during a heart attack before receiving treatment significantly lowers your risk of survival. Heart attack victims who have a delay of 10 minutes or longer before recieving treatment have a low chance of survival.Visit our Health Treatments Guide Index for more information about Heart Attack and other women's health conditions.
Learn More
- Walking
Prevents Heart Attacks
- Facts
About Heart Disease In Women
- Estrogen
Increases Heart Risk
- Heart Disease Resource Center
Always discuss any symptoms you may be experiencing with your health care provider for an accurate diagnosis and treatment.
Didn't find your symptoms here? Go to the Health Symptoms Guide Index for more common women's health symptoms.
