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The Guardian
Hospital worker unaware of heart attack
A woman recounts her experience of having a silent heart attack, initially undetected despite working in healthcare. She details how symptoms differed from typical male signs, with chest pressure and odd sensations that did not immediately trigger alarms. Medical evaluations initially showed no abnormalities, but subsequent tests revealed severe arterial blockages, including one in a major coronary artery, requiring a stent. Experts emphasize that women often experience atypical heart attack symptoms, such as indigestion and fatigue, and highlight the need for increased awareness, screening, and self-advocacy to improve diagnosis and prevention of heart disease in women.
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