Women's Heart Health: Fact Sheet

SOURCE: Medical News Today

DATE:  June 26, 2008

EXCERPT:  "Heart disease is the nation's number one killer for women. But, the well-known heart attack symptoms acute pain, tightness, burning and a dull ache in the chest describe what men typically experience during an attack. For many women the signs of a heart attack are completely different and can go unrecognized. Women tend to ignore signs of heart attack, thus increasing the likelihood of tragic consequences. With heightened attention to the facts about symptoms and treatments, much of this can be prevented."  more