Heart attack symptoms in women are often dismissed
A medical expert explains that heart attack symptoms in women often differ from those in men, leading to frequent misdiagnosis. Women's heart issues often involve micro-erosions in smaller arteries rather than the large blockages typically seen in men.
Why it matters
Understanding gender-specific health symptoms is vital for improving diagnostic accuracy and reducing fatal outcomes for women.
When a person suffers a heart attack , swift action is absolutely critical. The condition occurs when blood flow to the heart becomes blocked, and without prompt treatment, it can prove fatal. Now, one A&E doctor has shed light on why heart attacks frequently present differently in men and women — and why cases in women are often dismissed as something far less serious.
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