In an international study of some 20,000+ heart attack without the crushing pain chest in 3 times more likely to kill than one with classic symptoms. And women are often the ones who experience these types of attacks. Of the 1763 examined that didn’t experience chest pain, one in four were misdiagnosed in the emergency room. Researchers say that these patients were less likely to receive treatments that bust clots, protected heart muscle and save lives.

Symptoms experienced included fainting, vomiting, nausea, shortness of breath and heavy sweating which in someone who is female, elderly or diabetic could really indicate a heart attack. If unsure or not satisfied ask for a second opinion.