Heart disease kills more women than all forms of cancer combined, yet it is often considered a "mans disease." The reality is that women can present with very different symptoms.

How Heart Attack Symptoms Differ in Women

While men typically experience crushing chest pain, women may have:

• Unusual fatigue lasting several days
• Shortness of breath
• Pain in the jaw, neck, or back
• Nausea or vomiting
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Discomfort in the chest that feels like pressure, not pain

Risk Factors Unique to Women

Pregnancy complications: Gestational diabetes and preeclampsia increase future heart risk.

Menopause: Declining estrogen levels after menopause increase cardiovascular risk.

PCOS: Polycystic ovary syndrome is linked to metabolic and heart risks.

Autoimmune diseases: Conditions like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis increase inflammation.

Women should prioritize cardiac health. Dr. Deebanshu Gupta offers specialized consultations for women heart care.