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Women's Heart Attack Symptoms Present Differently and are Often More Subtle

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Understanding Women's Heart Attack Symptoms

Historically, the widely recognized presentation of a heart attack has been associated with male symptoms, such as severe chest pain.

However, women often experience heart disease differently, with symptoms that are frequently more subtle.

Midlife Risk and Distinct Indicators

During midlife, as women's hormone levels change and estrogen levels decrease, there is an increase in cardiovascular risk.

Many women may not be aware of these distinct indicators of heart attack.