- Infarction symptoms in the woman
- What to do in case of heart attack
- Who is most at risk of having a heart attack
Silent infarction in women is characterized by a heart attack that does not present the classic symptoms, such as the presence of a very strong pain in the chest, in the form of tightness, which appears in the heart region but that radiates to the arm, jaw or stomach.
That way, many women may be having a heart attack but only mistake it for a less serious problem, like the flu or even poor digestion.
Thus, whenever the woman has a history of heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or a heart attack in the family, and if a heart attack is suspected, it is advisable to go immediately to the emergency room. In addition, women at higher risk of heart attack should also have at least one visit to the cardiologist each year to perform a heart health check-up.
Check out 12 signs that may indicate a heart problem.
Infarction symptoms in the woman
The main symptom of a heart attack is chest pain, however, this symptom is not always present in women. In these, the infarction can manifest itself through other milder symptoms:
- Sickness and general malaise; Excessive tiredness without apparent cause; Feeling of shortness of breath; Discomfort in the throat, as if something is stuck in this region; Pain or discomfort in the chin; Irregular heartbeat.
These symptoms can appear without any physical effort or emotional trauma, and can start when the woman is at rest and calm. In addition, they can appear together or separately, and can often be confused by women for simpler situations, such as the flu coming or a digestion problem, for example.
See the most classic symptoms of heart attack, which can appear in both men and women.
What to do in case of heart attack
What to do during a possible heart attack situation is to calm the woman down and call SAMU immediately, calling the number 192, because, even producing mild symptoms, the heart attack in the woman is also very serious and can kill in less than 5 minutes. In addition, you should:
- Keep calm; Loosen clothes; Sit back against the sofa, chair or bed.
If the heart attack leads to fainting, it is important to have a cardiac massage until the ambulance arrives, as this attitude can end up saving that person's life. Learn how to do a cardiac massage by watching this video:
In addition, if the woman has had a heart attack before, the cardiologist may have recommended taking 2 Aspirin tablets in case of suspected heart attack, which should be given to the woman, in order to facilitate the passage of blood to the heart. See how the treatment is done here.
Who is most at risk of having a heart attack
The risk of suffering a female heart attack is much greater in women who have a sedentary lifestyle or with excessive consumption of foods high in fat or sugar.
In addition, staying under stress constantly and taking the birth control pill can also increase your risk of having a heart attack.
Enter your data and find out if you are at high or low risk of developing cardiovascular disease:
Therefore, all women with any of these risk factors should have at least one visit to the cardiologist each year, especially after menopause. To prevent possible complications, see myths and truths about heart attack in women.
