The most commonly mentioned symptoms of a heart attack include squeezing chest pressure or pain, jaw/neck/back/arm pain, nausea or vomiting, and shortness of breath.
According to the American Heart Association, women having a heart attack may experience the symptoms listed above, but can also have less obvious warning signs:
- Upper back pain
- Pain or pressure in the lower chest or upper abdomen
- Lightheadedness or fainting
- Indigestion
- Extreme fatigue
Women may not always experience chest pain during a heart attack.