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What are the primary symptoms of a heart attack in women according to the chapter?
The primary symptoms of a heart attack in women include nausea, indigestion, and shoulder aches, rather than the typical chest pain often associated with men.
Key points
- Women experience different heart attack symptoms than men.
- Common symptoms for women include nausea and indigestion.
- Shoulder aches are also a notable symptom in women.
Source:Biology of Humans Concepts, Applications, and Issues by Judith Goodenough and Betty McGuire· SPECIAL TOPIC: Cardiovascular Disease· p. 266–271
Biology of Humans Concepts, Applications, and Issues by Judith Goodenough and Betty McGuire
Judith Goodenough and Betty McGuire
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