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Inside This Issue From the Desk of Dr. Wang and Dr. Shin PAGE 1 Use These Workouts in Place of Running PAGE 1 Are You Keeping Up With Your Goals? PAGE 2 Maintaining Mental Acuity PAGE 3 Go Carb-Free for Dinner PAGE 3 Take a Break! PAGE 3 Heart Attack Symptoms in Women PAGE 4
HEART ATTACK SYMPTOMS INWOMEN When people think of heart attack symptoms, they often think of stabbing chest pain. However, that’s not always how symptomsmanifest, particularly inwomen. The following are serious symptoms that can indicate a looming heart attack. If any of these symptoms are present, consider seekingmedical attention. Chest Discomfort
doctor may run blood pressure, cholesterol, and glucose tests and administer an EKG. Feeling Faint, Lightheaded, or Dizzy Feeling like you’re going to faint or actually fainting are both warning signs of a heart attack or other cardiac issue. This is especially worrying if it happens while exercising. Sudden Sweating Sudden sweating can easily be confused with night sweats or hot flashes. However, sweating that indicates a heart attack is particularly extreme, doesn’t go away, or canmake it difficult to sleep. Nausea or Vomiting Often, women who experience nausea or vomiting think they have food poisoning, gastrointestinal issues, or a bug. However,
The most common symptom is chest discomfort, including pain, tightness, squeezing, or pressure. In women, chest discomfort is more likely to feel like pressure or tightness. Radiating Pain Pain isn’t necessarily restricted to the center of the chest. It may be felt at the sides or even in the upper abdomen or back. It can also radiate into your shoulders, jaw, neck, or arms. Remember, anything above the waist could be related to the heart. Shortness of Breath Sometimes your body will present symptoms well before an attack. For instance, youmay experience shortness of breath during normal activities. If you notice this symptom, your
these are common heart attack symptoms and should be taken very seriously. Unusual Fatigue New, unexplained fatigue may be a warning sign of a heart attack. However, fatigue can also be a symptomof many other issues, including anemia, depression, thyroid conditions, and even cancer. So even if it’s not a heart attack, it’s still important check in with your doctor. Research suggests that women often don’t recognize heart attack symptoms simply because they don’t knowwhat they are experiencing. The best thing a woman can do is make herself aware of heart attack symptoms and get checked out immediately if there is a concern.
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