Yes, heart attack symptoms can be different for women. Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of American women — despite race or ethnicity. Heart disease kills one of every three American women. The symptoms for women having a heart attack can be very different than those of a man, but the following are common symptoms in both men and women:
•pressure
•tightness or squeezing chest pain
•shortness of breath
•sweating
•pain spreading to shoulder, arm or neck
•heartburn
•dizziness or loss of consciousness
There are several symptoms of a heart attack that are more likely in women:
•unexplained weakness or fatigue
•indigestion or gas-like pain
•pain between the shoulder blades
•recurring chest discomfort
It’s best to be evaluated by a cardiologist if you have any questions about your heart health.