Women tend to think of everyone else but themselves. Given that heart disease is the number of killer of women age 20 and over, one thing not to neglect is one’s health and more importantly, the heart.

It sounds scary, but it’s true. A woman dies every minute from cardiovascular disease, claiming the lives of more than 460,000 women every year, according to the American Heart Association.

Heart disease is largely preventable. Understanding heart disease and patient risk factors is the first step toward prevention.

Symptoms of a Heart Attack for Women

Symptoms of heart attack for women can be very different from what men experience.

• Chest discomfort, shortness of breath
• Discomfort in upper body
• Cold sweat
• Nausea
• Lightheadedness
• Unusual fatigue
• Sleep disturbance

Take any warning signs seriously. If you or someone you’re with experiences these symptoms, call 911 immediately.