Symptoms of heart attacks for women 

Getting treatment for a heart attack quickly is critical, so it is important to know the warning signs. Women sometimes experience different symptoms than men. Some women report no chest pain, but experience some of the other common symptoms, particularly shortness of breath, nausea and back or jaw pain.

Common symptoms

• Shortness of breath
• Flu-like symptoms — specifically nausea, clamminess or cold sweats
• Weakness or overwhelming tiredness
• Pain in the chest, upper back, shoulders, neck or jaw
• Feelings of anxiety, loss of appetite, discomfort
• Cold, sweaty and pale skin
• Fainting spells

Find out more about common symptoms of a heart attack