Heart Attack in Women
August 22, 2008
When we talk of heart attack- it is always the man who comes to mind. This is because one generally associates heart attack with men while the truth remains that women are equally susceptible to this life threatening disease. Similarly, heart attacks are mostly perceived with the symptoms of severe chest pain but it has been found that nearly half of women experience no chest pain at all during an acute myocardial infarction. Instead they might suffer from nausea, vomiting, jaw pain, anxiety and dizziness. While the symptoms of heart attack might look slightly different in women, one should not be too casual about it as this problem can be life snatching if not dealt in a proper manner.
While one believes that breast cancer is the cause of leading deaths in women, the truth is that heart attack is one of the prime factors leading to fatal consequences in women. However, heart attack is a problem which can be prevented if one pays proper attention to its warning symptoms. That is to say that if one feels dizzy, restless and anxious with a feeling of nausea and heaviness in the chest area; one should immediately seek medical help and not neglect the problem by dismissing it as mere acidity. The major reason for the fatal consequences of heart attacks in women is due to their unwillingness to accept that they are equally vulnerable to this problem as men are. This leads to a delay in treatment which in turn worsens the condition.
Prevention is any day better than cure and one can prevent heart attacks from occurring by living a healthy lifestyle which involves healthy eating, exercising and keeping oneself relaxed and calm. However, the prime requirement demanded from women is to seek medical assistance as soon as they experience any discomfort or warning symptoms as their lives is equally important as men and getting treatment on time is the only way of ensuring a healthy existence.
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