What are the sometimes hidden heart attack symptoms?
Hidden Heart Attack Signs in Women As a woman, you may feel that a heart attack is NOT the greatest risk you face, but the threat is very real, especially in the years leading up to and following menopause when hormonal changes can open the door to heart disease. Knowing the symptoms that women often experience during the early and late stages of cardiac troubles, and knowing your risk factors for cardiovascular disease, can significantly increase your chances of survival. Heart attack warnings can be subtle An interesting study on cardiac events in women has revealed that many women may experience prodromal—or early—symptoms of cardiac distress in the days, weeks, or even months leading up to a heart attack. Unfortunately, many of these signs may go unnoticed because they may not be considered unusual. Fatigue and sleep disturbances are two of the surprising early symptoms that might be cause for alarm. Unusual fatigue – Fatigue is very common. It may indicate that you are simply shor
Heart attack warnings can be subtle An interesting study on cardiac events in women has revealed that many women may experience prodromal—or early—symptoms of cardiac distress in the days, weeks, or even months leading up to a heart attack. Unfortunately, many of these signs may go unnoticed because they may not be considered unusual. Fatigue and sleep disturbances are two of the surprising early symptoms that might be cause for alarm. Unusual fatigue – Fatigue is very common. It may indicate that you are simply short on sleep, fighting a virus, or experiencing a side effect to medication. However, a recent study found that over 70 percent of the women surveyed who had a heart attack experienced marked fatigue in the days or weeks prior to their attacks. Sleep disturbances – Although it is not unusual to feel tired due to a lack of sleep or a particularly demanding week or month, women should take special notice of any unusual or prolonged disturbance in their sleep patterns. A recent
