is simply heartburn, especially if you have cardiovascular risk factors or additional symptoms.
5. Nausea, Cold Sweats, or Feeling Clammy
Heart attacks can sometimes trigger symptoms that resemble indigestion or illness.
Possible signs include:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Cold sweats
- Pale or clammy skin
- Feeling generally unwell
The American Heart Association identifies nausea, cold sweating, and lightheadedness among recognized heart-attack warning signs.
Women may be especially likely to experience nausea, stomach upset, shortness of breath, unusual fatigue, or pain outside the chest, although chest discomfort remains the most common symptom in both
