EHAC Community Education:

Section 3: Symptoms in Men vs. Women?

Heart attack symptoms can be different for men versus women. Although there is some debate on this topic, please be aware of these possible signs and seek medical care.

Men may normally feel pain and numbness in the left arm or the side of the chest. In women, these symptoms may appear on the right side.
Women may experience unexplained exhaustion, or feel drained, dizzy or nauseous.
Women may feel upper back pain that travels up into their jaw.
Women may think their stomach pain is the flu, heartburn or an ulcer.

Women may be less likely to seek medical care in the event of an emergency.