Heart Attack Warning Signs In Women

Nausea And Vomiting

Women who have experienced a heart attack often report they felt significant nausea as well as vomiting. Of course, nausea and vomiting could indicate many things, such as food poisoning or the flu, and may not be a heart attack. One of the keys to determining if these symptoms could be indicating a heart attack is the presence of other symptoms such as shortness of breath, pain or pressure in the chest, and a cold sweat. There should also be no other discernible cause of nausea or vomiting. If both of these apply, seek medical attention quickly as it could likely be a heart attack.

Numbness in Hands or Feet

A lot of individuals may experience tingling or numbness in their hands or feet at some point in their lives. Many are familiar with the feeling of the feet or hands 'falling asleep,' especially after the limb has been in one position for a long time. However, numbness may also be a serious sign of a heart attack, particularly in women. Aching and tingling can be considered an early warning sign of peripheral artery disease, which is a disease of the circulatory system that narrows the blood vessels. This causes poor circulation, which can then lead to tingling and numbness. Peripheral artery disease often leads to heart attacks and strokes because narrower blood vessels are more easily blocked by arterial plaque buildup. In addition, numbness in the limbs might be a sign of a stroke, especially if it happens on one side of the body.