Being aware of your body and signals that it gives you assists in improving your overall health. Women often experience unusual or atypical symptoms of heart disease. For example, only 30 percent of female heart attack patients report typical chest pain. Some other symptoms that may be heart related include:
- Unusual fatigue or weakness
- Unexplained cold sweats
- Dizziness or fainting
- Nausea or vomiting
- Palpitations or irregular heartbeats
- Chest, jaw, neck, or arm pain or discomfort
- Shortness of breath