The most common symptom of a heart attack in women and men is chest pressure, but many people may not feel this sign before the attack occurs.

In her report, published in "Eat this not that", author Les Groth says that other symptoms of a heart attack that most women ignore, can include pain in the arm, back or stomach, as well as shortness of breath. Nausea and vomiting.

The following are the most prominent symptoms that women should pay attention to, as they may indicate the possibility of a heart attack.

  • chest pain

According to the American Heart Association, "uncomfortable pressure, a feeling of fullness or pain in the center of the chest" is one of the main signs of a heart attack in women.

These pains may last for a few minutes, then disappear and return again.

  • arm pain

It is common to feel pain or discomfort in one or both arms.

During 2012, Rosie O'Donnell had a heart attack and noticed that arm pain was one of the main symptoms that preceded the attack.

O'Donnell wrote an article detailing what happened to her after helping an obese woman out of her car.

  • Back Pains

Back pain can be one of the main signs a woman is having a heart attack.

In this regard, American cardiologist Nieka Goldberg explains that "the pain associated with a heart attack can be described as pressure in the upper back, or more like a rope tied around your waist."

Pain associated with a heart attack can be described as pressure-like in the upper back (German)

  • stomach pain

If you experience any kind of stomach pain, you should not ignore it.

"I've noticed that many women take aspirin if they think they're having a heart attack and don't call 911," Goldberg explained.

  •  shortness of breath

Shortness of breath, with or without chest pain, could be a sign of a heart attack.

This includes "feeling so short of breath as if you're running a marathon even though you're not making any effort," Dr. Goldberg said.

  • Nausea or vomiting

According to the Mayo Clinic, nausea, indigestion, heartburn or abdominal pain can be signs of heartburn.

On the other hand, it is possible that these symptoms are associated with a heart attack.

  • Vertigo

According to Goldberg, feeling dizzy or fainting is a symptom that should not be overlooked, as it may be a sign of a heart attack.

  • extreme fatigue

Cleveland Clinic cardiologist Leslie Cho notes that fatigue can be a sign of a heart attack. If you feel very tired after regular exercise, or a heavy chest even though you haven't done much, it could be cause for concern. .

  • cold sweat

Dr. Zhou emphasized that unexplained cold sweats or shortness of breath accompanied by other symptoms such as chest pain or fatigue, are signs that should be watched carefully, as they may indicate a heart attack.

  • Neck or jaw pain

Some people experience neck or jaw pain before a heart attack. In this regard, Dr. Chu noted that you may feel pain in the lower left side of your jaw.