Health experts have urged people to be aware of the lesser-known symptoms of a heart attack, after a study found that some symptoms experienced by patients could easily be dismissed as a more minor problem.
A heart attack happens when the supply of blood to the heart is suddenly blocked, usually by a blood clot, and can be life-threatening. There are many different symptoms of a heart attack according to the NHS, including pain in your chest, left arm and other parts of the body, sweating, feeling lightheaded or nauseous, and experiencing shortness of breath.
While the British Heart Foundation says it's a "common misconception" that men and women experience different heart attack symptoms, the charity pointed out that one study showed women are 50% more likely than men to initially receive the wrong diagnosis following a heart attack. Researchers have specifically examined the symptoms in women to help raise awareness of the warning signs to look out for, The Mirror reports.
