Diseases of the heart and circulatory system kill over half a million women every year. Many heart attacks in women go unnoticed or unreported. Learn the warning signs and call 911 if you are experiencing these symptoms.

Common Warning Signs of a Heart Attack in Women

• Uncomfortable pressure, fullness, squeezing or pain in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes or goes away and comes back
• Pain that spreads to the shoulder, neck or arms 
• Chest discomfort with light-headedness, fainting, sweating, nausea or shortness of breath

Less Common Warning Signs of a Heart Attack in Women

• Unusual chest, stomach or abdominal pain
• Shortness of breath, difficulty breathing and dizziness
• Unexplained anxiety, weakness or fatigue
• Heart palpitations, cold sweat or paleness