Heart attack, also known as myocardial infarction, is a condition that occurs when the blood flow to the heart is suddenly blocked. This can happen when a blood clot forms in one of the coronary arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle. When the blood flow is blocked, the heart muscle can become damaged or die.

The event warning Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics Centers of Disease Control and Prevention Heart Foundation Heart Health League of America states that while chest pain or discomfort is the most common symptom of a heart attack (cardiac angina), it doesn't always occur. Women may be more likely than men to experience other symptoms of heart attack, according to a new report from the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and American Heart Association (AHA).

Discover more information about the symptoms of heart attacks in men and women.

Heart attack symptoms in women

 Heart attacks are often thought of as a male health problem, but coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States. Every year, about 400,000 American women have a heart attack. Many heart attack symptoms in women are the same as those in men, but there are some important differences.

 There are some most common heart attack symptoms in women is

•          Chest pain.

•          Shortness of breath

•          Sweating

•          Nausea or vomiting

•          Dizziness or lightheadedness

•          Fatigue

After a heart attack, it is not uncommon for women to experience pain or discomfort in any or all the following areas: these areas.

The neck

The jaw

The upper back

The lower chest

The arm(s)

The stomach

Heart attack may be responsible for:

1.        Strokes

2.        Memory Loss

3.        Blindness

4.        Kidney Failure

5.        Sexual Dysfunction

6.        Increased Risk of Death

Heart attack symptoms in men

 Heart attack symptoms in men are often different from the symptoms experienced by women. Many times, men do not experience the classic heart attack symptoms such as chest pain and shortness of breath. Instead, they may experience pain in their arms, back, or neck. Other common symptoms include nausea, vomiting, and extreme fatigue. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it is important to seek medical help right away.

Another frequent symptom of a heart attack in men is pain or discomfort in one or more of the following:

Chest pain

Fatigue

Nausea

Lightheadedness

Sweating

Chronic symptoms are less common, including:

Vertigo

Nausea

Dizziness

Ringing in the ears

Blurred vision

Fatigue

A heart attack may cause shoulder pain.

 Shoulder pain is a common symptom of heart attacks in both men and women. The pain can be sharp or dull and may radiate to the arm or back. While heart attacks are more commonly associated with chest pain, shoulder pain can be an early warning sign that a heart attack is occurring. If you experience shoulder pain, seek medical attention right away.

Various gender differences exist in heart attack outcomes

 Signs associated with heart disease include possibly life-threatening complications. Additional research is still necessary, but some specific ramifications appear to be more obvious in women than in men.

After a 2016 study by the AHA, women seem more likely than men to develop symptoms of heart failure after a heart attack. They also appear to be at a higher risk of death in the months and years following a heart attack.

Of the women and men who are at heart attacks in the first year, 26.6 percent and 19.5 percent, respectively, died within five years. Among the women and men who survived heart assaults at an early age, 47.8 percent and 36.1 percent, respectively, died within five years.

Some of the reasons for these biological differences are:

•          Women may experience a delay in pinpointing their own symptoms.

•          Women may be seen as less important.

•          Women in heart disease research may not be found as much as men.

If you or someone near you might have experienced a heart attack, dial 911 immediately to help you receive the medical assistance you need. Follow-up care will also be imperative to assist you in getting better.

The doctor may suggest medications, surgery, or both to treat the underlying medical condition and resolve the problem that led to your heart attack. They may encourage you to modify your diet, exercise habits, and other lifestyle habits to reduce your risk of additional heart attacks and complications.