Lisa Marie Presley’s recent fatal cardiac arrest felt shocking and sudden—she was only 54. But Presley isn’t the only celeb to call attention to heart issues in women in recent years. Back in 2012, Rosie O’Donnell had a heart attack shortly after her 50th birthday, and in a TikTok video this week, she shared the top symptoms she experienced, which might not be obvious heart attack signs. “Hot, exhausted, pain, pale, puke,” she said, noting that those are the words she uses to remember them.
Why Heart Disease Is a “Silent” Issue in Women
Though awareness of heart disease in women has increased, it’s still sometimes referred to as a “silent” condition. And frustratingly, there’s been a lack of gender-specific studies on risk factors for heart disease in women, researchers pointed out in 2017.
Jaw or back pain
Dr. Bobbi Chapman, MD, a cardiologist and the medical director of heart failure at Abiomed says pain in these areas is easy to overlook but may be the only symptom of a heart attack in women. Unexplained pain on the left side is particularly troubling. The American Heart Association also lists this symptom as one that women should keep in mind.
Read the full article: 7 Surprising Signs of Heart Issues In Women That You Should Never Ignore
