Heart Attack Symptoms

For women, heart attack symptoms are not always like those for men. Symptoms may include:

• Chest discomfort



• Pain or pressure spreading to the jaw, neck, shoulders, or arm



• Shortness of breath



• Nausea



• Sweating



• Indigestion or gas-like pain



• Dizziness



• Unexplained weakness or fatigue



• Discomfort or pain between the shoulder blades



• A sense of impending doom

If you experience these symptoms, follow these instructions:

• Take one adult-strength (325 mg) tablet of uncoated aspirin.



• If you have prescribed nitroglycerin, place one tablet under your tongue immediately. Take a second tablet if the discomfort does not go away in five minutes. Take a third tablet after five more minutes if the discomfort still hasn't gone away. If the symptoms do stop, call your doctor.



• Call 9-1-1 for emergency transportation if symptoms continue for more than 15 minutes.