• Angina (dull and heavy or sharp chest pain or discomfort)
• Pain in the neck, jaw, or throat
• Pain in the upper abdomen or back
These symptoms may happen when you are resting or when you are doing
regular daily activities. Women also may have other symptoms, including:
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Fatigue
If you have any of these symptoms, call 911 right away.
Key risk factors for heart disease are:
• High blood pressure, high LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol, and smoking
Other factors that add risk are:
• Diabetes
• Having overweight or obesity
• Eating an unhealthy diet
• Physical inactivity
• Drinking too much alcohol
For more information, check out the CDC link above and American Heart Association at www.heart.org.
note: This information from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/ women.htm