• You might experience chest pain or discomfort, which is the most common symptom of a heart attack for both men and women. However, as a woman, you’re more likely to have symptoms unrelated to chest pain. These can include shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, and back or jaw pain. You might feel these symptoms during rest or physical activity, and they can occur without any chest discomfort.

• Pay attention to unexplained fatigue or sudden tiredness that’s out of the ordinary for you. This could be a sign that your heart isn’t functioning properly. You might also experience dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting spells. While these symptoms can be attributed to various causes, they shouldn’t be ignored, especially if they occur frequently or are accompanied by other symptoms.

If you’re having a heart attack, you might feel pressure, squeezing, fullness, or pain in the center of your chest lasting more than a few minutes. This discomfort might come and go. You could also experience pain or discomfort in one or both arms, your back, neck, jaw, or stomach. Nausea, breaking out in a cold sweat, or lightheadedness are other potential warning signs.

As a woman, you’re more likely to experience certain symptoms that men typically don’t. These include sleep disturbances and anxiety. You might also notice swelling in your feet, ankles, legs, or abdomen. These symptoms can develop suddenly or gradually over days or weeks.

If you experience any of these symptoms, we encourage you to contact CVG’s cardiologists. Don’t hesitate or try to tough it out; it’s always better to err on the side of caution. CVG’s twenty board-certified heart doctors will guide you through your healthcare journey with the utmost compassion and individual attention. Our goal is to provide you with state-of-the-art cardiac care that includes the full spectrum of services, from testing to diagnosis and treatment. Through our combined efforts, we can conquer any challenge that comes our way.

Trust your heart health to CVG’s twenty board-certified cardiologists. Equipped with leading-edge diagnostic tools, a wealth of experience, and compassion, our cardiac team provides the highest level of personalized care.

You can review our cardiologists’ pages and explore their exceptional credentials and dedication to providing quality care. You can trust that our doctors genuinely care about you and will do everything they can to ensure you have the best quality of life possible.

To learn more, please call (770) 962-0399 or 678-582-8586. You may also request an appointment online. If you have an emergency, don’t contact us online; please call 911.