Coronary heart disease (CHD) or Coronary Artery Disease

What Are the Warning Signs of a Heart Attack?
For many people, the first symptom of heart disease is a heart attack. Therefore, every woman should know how to identify the symptoms of a heart attack and how to get immediate medical help. Ideally, treatment should start within one hour of the first symptoms. Recognizing the warning signs, and getting help quickly, can save your life.

We've all heard about angina: the pain that can be mistaken for indigestion. Call it a feeling of heaviness or fullness, aching, or burning, but be sure to call 911 for immediate help.

Other symptoms that may be present are: shortness of breath, a faster heart beat, weakness or dizziness, nausea, and excessive perspiration.