Heart Attack Symptoms in Men vs. Women: When it comes to heart attack symptoms, people usually mention chest pain, sweating, or fainting, but you might be surprised to learn that while heart attacks affect both men and women equally, the symptoms of this disease differ in both sexes. The symptoms in men are quite different from those in women. According to health experts, this is perhaps why people fail to recognize the warning signs of a heart attack and suffer the consequences. Let's learn about the different symptoms in men and women...

Heart attacks are now one of the most common diseases. Whether elderly or young, male or female, or even children, this disease is affecting everyone. In fact, the number of heart attack cases increases even more during the winter months. Therefore, the only way to prevent it is to recognize the symptoms of a heart attack immediately and seek timely treatment to save a life. However, recognizing the symptoms is not easy, because you may not know it, but the symptoms of a heart attack are different in men and women. The symptoms that appear in men do not appear in women, so let's learn about those symptoms...

Dr. Parneesh Arora, Director, Interventional Cardiology at Medanta Hospital, Noida, explains that heart diseases are emerging as a major cause of death in both men and women, but what is most interesting is that when men and women have a heart attack, some signs or symptoms appear that are different in both. Men are usually able to describe these symptoms prominently, but it is observed that in the case of women, these symptoms are given less attention compared to men. However, if these symptoms are understood in time and a doctor's help is sought, it can help save lives. Dr. Parneesh Arora, Director of Interventional Cardiology at Medanta Hospital, Noida, explains that heart disease is emerging as a leading cause of death in both men and women.  Interestingly, the signs and symptoms of a heart attack differ between men and women. Men typically report these symptoms more readily, but these symptoms are often overlooked in women. However, recognizing these symptoms in time and seeking medical help can save lives.

Let's first discuss the symptoms in men. Four main symptoms appear before a heart attack. The first symptom is severe chest pain or pressure. If a person suddenly experiences intense heaviness, tightness, or sharp pain on the left side of the chest, it could be a sign of an impending heart attack.

The second symptom or sign of a heart attack in men is the pain radiating to the left arm. Sometimes this pain extends to the face, specifically the jaw. If there is sudden, intense pain in the left arm and jaw, it is considered a sign of a heart attack.

The third symptom is difficulty breathing. If a patient is experiencing chest pain or pain in the left arm along with shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, it should be immediately considered a symptom of a heart attack, and a doctor should be consulted. This indicates that the heart is in significant distress.

The fourth symptom of a heart attack in men is sweating and feeling unwell. If someone suddenly feels discomfort and is unable to speak, it could be a sign of a sudden heart attack.

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