1. Pain in the jaw/neck/back: Pain in the jaw, back, or neck or even discomfort in these areas may be a sign of an impending heart attack.
2. Pain in the chest/angina: Discomfort or pain in the chest signal an oncoming heart attack.
3. Pain in the shoulders/arms: Even painful arms or shoulders may be the result of a heart issue. Men are more likely to have pain in the left arm during a heart attack than women.
4. Lightheadedness/dizziness: If you feel faint or weak, especially combined with other symptoms or if you are at risk of heart problems, this may be due to a heart attack. Women tend to experience this symptom more than men.
5. Shortness of breath: if you find it hard to breathe, it may be because your heart is struggling to supply oxygen and blood.
6. Nausea: Women may feel nauseous or the need to throw up when they are experiencing a heart attack.
7. Heartburn and indigestion: Another symptom more common in women is the feeling of indigestion that is often ignored in the hope that it will eventually go away.
8. Tiredness/fatigue: If you’re inexplicably tired, especially if you have other signs accompanying this, it may be due to a heart attack.
9. Fluttering in the chest: Also known as palpitations, this fluttering in the chest can be caused by a heart attack or heart problem. However, since there are other harmless reasons for this like anxiety or dehydration, it is important to get yourself checked to be sure.
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