KNOW THE SIGNS

Heart a ack symptoms can be different for women.

Although chest pain is a main sign for both males and females, women are more likely to experience the following.

• Pain in the shoulders, neck, jaw, upper back or arms.

• Unexplained dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting, sometimes accompanied by palpitations.

• Shortness of breath or trouble breathing without chest discomfort.

• Clammy sweating that feels like sweating when you’re stressed.

• Stomach pain, abdominal pressure or nausea.

• Unusual weakness, fatigue or an inability to perform simple activities.

If you or someone you know has these symptoms, call 000 and say, ‘I think I am having a heart a ack’ so the ambulance comes prepared.