Statistics show that heart disease kills more than twice as many Australian women as breast cancer. And, shockingly, 40 per cent of heart attacks in women prove fatal, many occurring without warning, reports Heart Research Australia.
When women suffer a heart attack, they may not have the ‘crushing’ chest pain that is common in men, instead experiencing extreme tiredness, shortness of breath, nausea, pain in the neck, jaw, shoulder or upper back, and dizziness. Because of this, women may not recognise they’re having a heart attack and delay seeking treatment, which can lead to irreversible damage, says cardiologist and honorary board director for Heart Research Australia, Dr Rebecca Kozor. “This can lead to heart failure, a condition for which there’s currently no cure,” she explains. “If you suspect you’re suffering…
