Women and heart attacks by Marilyn Rodriguez

by Joseph Griego February 25, 2018

Did you know that men and women may experience symptoms of a heart attack differently? Dr. Nieca Goldberg of the American Heart Association says, "Women can experience a heart attack without chest pressure. Instead they may experience shortness of breath, pressure or pain in the chest or upper abdomen,
dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting, upper back pressure or extreme fatigue." Dr. Goldberg advises that if you are a woman and experience these symptoms you should not hesitate to call 911 and get evaluted immediately. Click on the link below to watch a recent news piece by CNN Health on the warning signs of heart attack for Women:

https://www.cnn.com/videos/health/2018/02/19/women-heart-attack-diagnosis-lkl-jacqueline-howard.hln

Marilyn Rodriguez

Women and heart attacks by Marilyn Rodriguez

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