According to the movies, a heart attack is dramatic and obvious. Pain in the left arm and severe chest pain tells you it’s time to call 911.
But the reality can be quite different. Nausea can be a symptom in both men and women. Shortness of breath, without doing anything, is a sign. Women may experience dizziness, feel pain in their upper back, or even think that they have the flu.
Below is an infographic of heart attack symptoms for both men and women created by Northwestern Medicine part of Northwestern University. If you experience any of these symptoms, don’t lie down, instead it’s best to call 911.
The post was quite reflective. My wife has these signs , I look over at her , her hand is over her chest. ansixity is something else. Should I be concerned. She had her lung out three years ago, but she has some nerve damage.
A great informative piece – you could also read about recognising heart sounds here: https://www.ausmed.com/articles/heart-murmur-sounds/
Woke up and within minutes chest pain, nausea, feeling of faint. Grabbed half a dozen aspirin, chewed up and left under tongue. Wife called EMS and within 70 minutes had 2 stents placed after STEMI. My FIRST experience with a heart issue. So glad I knew what was going on almost 6 years ago. Lucky to have survived but more educated now.