Heart attack symptoms in women
Women often present with unusual fatigue, jaw or back pain, nausea, and shortness of breath rather than crushing chest pain. Sudden symptoms need 911; a provider can address risk factors online.
Also called: heart attack signs women · silent heart attack · chest pressure
Women often present differently — call 911 for any of these:
- Unusual fatigue lasting days, especially with exertion
- Shortness of breath, nausea, or upper-back / jaw pain
- Sudden sweating, lightheadedness, or fainting
- Chest pressure that comes and goes but keeps returning
Conditions related to heart attack symptoms in women
These conditions may be associated with this topic. They are not a diagnosis or a ranked list of causes; follow the urgent-care guidance below.
Hypertension is related to this topic. Its presence here does not establish the cause of heart attack symptoms in women or that acute symptoms can be treated online.
High cholesterol is related to this topic. Its presence here does not establish the cause of heart attack symptoms in women or that acute symptoms can be treated online.
Anxiety is related to this topic. Its presence here does not establish the cause of heart attack symptoms in women or that acute symptoms can be treated online.
When to see a clinician
- Unusual fatigue lasting days, especially with exertion
- Shortness of breath, nausea, or upper-back / jaw pain
- Sudden sweating, lightheadedness, or fainting
- Chest pressure that comes and goes but keeps returning
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Related information for heart attack symptoms in women, not a diagnosis or a substitute for urgent care.
Related information for heart attack symptoms in women, not a diagnosis or a substitute for urgent care.
Related information for heart attack symptoms in women, not a diagnosis or a substitute for urgent care.