What's the difference between heart attack symptoms in men and women?
What's the difference between heart attack symptoms in men and women?
Women's heart attack symptoms are different and subtler than in men; she may have chest pain, but shortness of breath, fatigue, flu-like symptoms, back pain and nausea are also common. Cardiologist Suzanne Steinbaum, DO, explains these symptoms.
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