Quickly recognizing unusual symptoms can save lives.
Takeaways
- Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in women, but it’s often under-recognized because of atypical symptoms.
- Women may experience vague symptoms that are inconsistent with what’s typically expected in cardiac events.
- Women—especially older women, women of color, and women with comorbid conditions—may not complain of classic signs such as chest pain during an acute cardiac event.