Gender differences in heart attack symptoms

Published February 2, 2009 5:00am ET



Men usually have the typical chest pain while women most commonly have atypical indigestion-type symptoms.

MEN

Chest pain or pressure (Feels like an elephant sitting on your chest.)

Sweating

Shortness of breath

Pain in arm, neck or jaw

WOMEN

Indigestion

Unusual fatigue

Anxiety

Possible chest pain

Shortness of breath

Change in sleeping pattern