INDICATIONS OF HEART ATTACK MAY NOT BE SAME IN MEN AND WOMEN ?

Heart attack is a critical medical emergency which involves 100 % occlusion of any of the major three arteries supplying blood to heart muscles. It can strike any one without the person being prepared for it, with potentially life-threatening complications.

- DR KAVITA TAYGI

It is utmost important for blood supply to be restored before the muscles die which leads to weakness in pumping capacity of heart for ever because of which valve leaking, dangerous arrythmias like ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation.

Being aware of the warning signs and symptoms can have very important role in patients seeking medical help on time and life-saving measures. Studies have shown that the manifestations differ in men and women.

While chest pain is a common symptom for both genders, women may have subtler warning signs as nausea (feeling like vomiting), shortness of breath, and unusual fatigue in the days or weeks before the heart attack. Women are more likely to have atypical chest pain, which feels like burning or sharp sensation.