Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the US. Not far behind, the third leading cause of death is a stroke. Every 90 seconds there's a woman in the US suffering a heart attack. It's alarming to say the least. Women are less likely to seek immediate attention than men because they aren't aware of the heart attack symptoms. While there are common signs, not all women experience or have them which may result in a fatal outcome. Here are common heart attack symptoms found in both men and women: 1. Chest pains, discomfort or a sense of heaviness in the center or left side of the chest. The pain may come and go. It may feel like squeezing or heavy pressure. It's sometimes mistaken for heartburn or indigestion. 2. Women may feel pain in the back, neck and jaw area. These symptoms are more common in women than men. There may also be discomfort or pain in one or both arms, shoulder or above the stomach. 3. Shortness of breath can happen even when you're resting. It may … [Read more...]