Coronary heart assault warning indicators in ladies

Many people know that chest ache is a standard signal of a coronary heart assault, however do you know that ladies might expertise different, much less frequent signs? We talked to Jon Sherman, MD, FACC, FACP, FSCAI, an interventional heart specialist with Dignity Well being Medical Group — Ventura County about indicators and dangers ladies ought to know.

“As with males, the commonest signal of a coronary heart assault is chest ache or discomfort,” says Dr. Sherman. “For some ladies, no chest discomfort is current, however as a substitute they may expertise solely profound fatigue, nausea, flu-like signs and/or shortness of breath.”

Indicators of coronary heart assault
Chest ache can really feel like strain or a burning sensation and might unfold to the left shoulder and journey down the arm, elbow, wrist and/or hand. Dr. Sherman explains that the next signs could be extra refined and typically go unnoticed:

• Ache within the jaw, neck or again
• Shortness of breath
• Nausea or vomiting
• Profuse sweating
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Lack of consciousness
• Nervousness or a way of impending doom 

Early recognition saves lives
In case you are experiencing signs of a coronary heart assault, particularly in the event that they last more than a couple of minutes, name 9-1-1 instantly.

“Chewing and swallowing 325 mg of aspirin as quickly as attainable may help cease the blood from clotting briefly when you search additional medical consideration,” says Dr. Sherman. “Ladies who’ve a historical past of coronary heart illness and have a nitroglycerin prescription, ought to use the nitroglycerin  as quickly as they begin to have chest ache signs.” 

Threat elements for coronary heart failure/assault embrace:

• A household historical past of coronary heart illness 
• A private historical past of coronary heart illness 
• Tobacco use
• Diabetes
• Hypertension 
• Elevated ldl cholesterol
• Weight problems

As a result of coronary heart situations can develop with restricted or no signs, ladies who’ve a number of of those danger elements ought to you’ll want to talk about their danger with their physician. Looking for early medical consideration may help stop coronary heart illness and decrease your danger of a cardiovascular occasion.

Schedule an appointment together with your physician at this time in the event you suspect chances are you’ll be experiencing new or uncommon signs associated to coronary heart illness. Your physician may also present assets that can assist you preserve life-style modifications to decrease your danger and stay a heart-healthy life.