Heart Attack Warning Signs In Women

Unusual Fatigue

Many women have busy lives, including juggling a career, taking care of their family members, keeping the house clean, and many other activities; a busy life often means being tired quite a lot. Fatigue like this, for both genders, is likely normal. However, women should watch for new or significant fatigue, as it might be an indicator of a heart attack. Specific elements related to fatigue women should pay attention to include being suddenly and unusually worn out after their typical workout routine, and they experience fatigue or a ‘heavy’ feeling in the chest without exertion. Also, simple tasks, such as walking to the bathroom, that causes extreme fatigue and experiencing sleep disturbance in spite of fatigue.

Sweating And Shortness Of Breath

Shortness of breath can sometimes be the result of gradual weight gain as well as a lack of exercise. Hot flashes often mean sweating and are quite common when women go through menopause. However, both sweating and shortness of breath can be warnings of a heart attack for women when they occur in specific situations. These situations include sudden shortness of breath or sweating without physical exertion, a cold, clammy sweat when there is no discernable reason for stress, and shortness of breath worsening over time after exertion. Shortness of breath may be a sign of a heart attack in women if it is worse when lying down and alleviates when sitting up. Finally, shortness of breath and sweating accompanied by chest discomfort and fatigue is also a cause for concern.