Mind and Body
Warning Signs of Heart Disease


Dr. Judith Reichman and Dr. Mehmet Oz According to Dr. Judith Reichman and Dr. Mehmet Oz, many women and doctors do not recognize the symptoms of heart disease because they are completely different from those of men.

Common Warning Signs of Heart Disease for Women
bullet Nausea
bullet Indigestion
bullet Back pain
bullet Pain that spreads to shoulders, neck, arms or jaw
bullet Dizziness
bullet Unexplained fatigue
bullet Chest discomfort

You Are More At Risk If the Following Apply to You:
bullet High blood pressure
bullet Smoking habit (triples your chances of having a heart attack before the age of 40)
bullet High cholesterol
bullet Family history of heart disease
bullet Diabetes


How's Your Heart?
The Facts
Warning Signs
Reducing Your Risk
How Emotions Affect Your Heart