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Spitfire of ATJ

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7. Heart surgons say a woman's heart is softer...

Reply to CBHagman (Reply #4)

Sun Feb 10, 2013, 06:20 PM

Feb 2013

A man's heart has more rigid structures so a woman having a heart attack delivers different symptoms.

For some it's just feeling light headed. Some faint from a drop in their BP. Unfortunately, this is often written off as "just being a woman".

As if blacking out is just part of the package of being "the weaker sex".

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Go Red For Women � presents: 'Just a Little Heart Attack' [View all] hue Feb 2013 OP

Very important point: Symptoms can mimic other problems. CBHagman Feb 2013 #1

It's the little (and embarrassing) things... Grins Feb 2013 #12

That's why the paramedics have to break down so many bathroom doors. AtheistCrusader Feb 2013 #13

Spread the word to your loved ones Xipe Totec Feb 2013 #2

America goes on and on about breast cancer but heart attacks kill more women.... Spitfire of ATJ Feb 2013 #3

Exactly right... CBHagman Feb 2013 #4

Heart surgons say a woman's heart is softer... Spitfire of ATJ Feb 2013 #7

My neighbor's mom was working out with her nurse friend (thank god) when... Hassin Bin Sober Feb 2013 #5

That's what killed Tim Russert.... Spitfire of ATJ Feb 2013 #9

K&R. Overseas Feb 2013 #6

one plus to having a fetish for this PatrynXX Feb 2013 #8

What are you trying to say? Your post is totally incoherent to me. JimDandy Feb 2013 #10

well better snap out of it then :( PatrynXX Feb 2013 #14

Now you have TWO posts that need clarification! :( n/t JimDandy Feb 2013 #17

I thought I might be having a heart attack this morning... serious pressure 1monster Feb 2013 #11

If you do believe you are having a heart attack, please don't go back to bed. CBHagman Feb 2013 #15

I do keep up on my heart health -- my husband has had two heart surgeries including 1monster Feb 2013 #16

"There was no reason for me to have a heart attack." CBHagman Feb 2013 #18