Some non-specific symptoms may indicate serious heart problem in females

A pain in the middle of the chest, chest pressure radiating to both shoulders or jaws are some of the classical symptoms of heart problem. This may not be the case if you are a female. While women can have classically described symptoms, they are likely to have some atypical symptoms like:

• Pain or pressure over the chest that travels to the arm or jaw
• A burning sensation in the chest or upper abdomen
• Shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, dizziness, sweating, fatigue and nausea.

August 1, 2006