Heart Attack

Unusual fatigue, other symptoms could warn of impending heart attacks in women

Published in Women's Health Weekly, December 4th, 2003

Researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) report that women in a study who had heart attacks remembered having unusual fatigue or other new symptoms as much as a month beforehand - suggesting a new way to stop heart attacks before they happen.

"New or different fatigue, sleep problems, shortness of breath, indigestion, and anxiety could be early warning signs of heart disease," Jean C. McSweeney, PhD, RN, of the UAMS College of Nursing, said.

"The appearance of these new symptoms, in conjunction with women's standard cardiovascular risk factors, should help providers recognize women who should be thoroughly checked for...

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Source: Women's Health Weekly (2003-12-04)

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