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Calculated Shard: 141 (from laksa098)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa141.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical, ml_categories_json AS ml_categories_json, ml_types_json AS ml_types_json, ml_intent_types_json AS ml_intent_types_json, meta_language AS meta_language, attrs_author AS attrs_author, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(attrs_publish_time), 0) AS attrs_publish_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(attrs_original_publish_time), 0) AS attrs_original_publish_time, ifNull(attrs_is_republished, 0) AS attrs_is_republished, ifNull(attrs_nr_words, 0) AS attrs_nr_words, ifNull(attrs_boilerpipe_nr_words, 0) AS attrs_boilerpipe_nr_words, ifNull(body_ext_links_number, 0) AS body_ext_links_number, ifNull(body_int_links_number, 0) AS body_int_links_number, ifNull(meta_nofollow, 0) AS meta_nofollow, ifNull(meta_noarchive, 0) AS meta_noarchive, ifNull(props_was_rendered, 0) AS props_was_rendered, ifNull(src_redirect, \'\') AS src_redirect, ifNull(download_time_msec, 0) AS download_time_msec, ifNull(download_ttfb_msec, 0) AS download_ttfb_msec, ifNull(download_size, 0) AS download_size FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/uk/lifestyle/a70585602/heart-attack-symptoms-women/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/uk/lifestyle/a70585602/heart-attack-symptoms-women/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/uk\/lifestyle\/a70585602\/heart-attack-symptoms-women\/","crawl_time":1776840677,"first_indexed_time":1772634171,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,goodhousekeeping!www,\/uk\/lifestyle\/a70585602\/heart-attack-symptoms-women\/ s443","src_root_hash":"5173733855563722741","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"‘Women don’t always get those symptoms’: the ’subtle’ heart attack signs in women that differ from men","meta_descriptions":["A woman is 50% more likely than a man to receive the wrong initial diagnosis for a heart attack"],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"We’re all familiar with the scene; a male character on TV suddenly throws his palm to his chest, goes red in the face and then collapses to the ground. It’s the sign of a heart attack we’ve seen on screens time and time again, and have learned to look out for in the real world, too. However, as GP and women’s health specialist Dr Nighat Arif (\n@drnighatarif\n) explains, heart attacks can look very different to the stereotype we’ve come to expect – especially in women.\nIn men, there are four main symptoms to look out for: ‘a crushing central chest pain is the first one. The second point is pain that goes down the left arm. The third symptom is breathlessness and then the final one is nausea, sweating and vomiting symptoms,’ says Dr Nighat. ‘However, new research shows women don’t always get those symptoms, which are based mostly on male data. It’s very, very different to what we see in a film where somebody clutches their chest and falls over to the side. You think that’s what a heart attack looks like, but in women, it can be different.’\nSo, what should women be looking out for? ‘Females often experience more subtle signs. They might get flu-like symptoms, so they feel feverish, intense fatigue or tiredness. They can get breathlessness and experience shoulder blade pain between the shoulders, or jaw pain. They can also feel an ache or pain in both left and right sides,’ she says.\nAccording to the British Heart Foundation, ‘a woman is 50% more likely than a man to receive the wrong initial diagnosis for a heart attack,’ and is ‘less likely to be prescribed medications to help prevent a second heart attack.’\n‘So many women are dismissed and sent home,’ says Dr Nighat. ‘The leading cause of death in women worldwide isn’t breast cancer, as many people presume. It’s cardiovascular disease.’\nSigns of a potential heart attack in women\nDr Nighat spells out the signs to watch for:\nUncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness of pain in the centre of the chest. Often lasting for a few minutes, then goes away and comes back.\nPain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach\nShortness of breath (with or without chest discomfort)\nCold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness\nChest pain\nCall 999 or seek medical assistance if you experience these symptoms.\nThe Complete Guide to Family Health: The One-Stop Healthcare Guide No Home Should Be Without\nby Dr Nighat Arif is out 12 March\nNow 18% Off","attrs_markdown":"[![Search](https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/_assets\/design-tokens\/fre\/static\/icons\/search.f1c199c.svg)Search](https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/uk\/search\/)\n\n![Close](https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/_assets\/design-tokens\/fre\/static\/icons\/close.38e3324.svg?primary=%2523000000)\n***\n- [Become a Member](https:\/\/membership.goodhousekeeping.co.uk\/landing-loggedout)\n- [Product Reviews](https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/uk\/product-reviews\/)\n- [Food](https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/uk\/food\/)\n- [Household Advice](https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/uk\/house-and-home\/)\n- [Beauty Advice](https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/uk\/beauty\/)\n- [Style Advice](https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/uk\/fashion\/)\n- [Health Advice](https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/uk\/health\/)\n- [Features](https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/uk\/features\/)\n- [Good Books](https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/uk\/lifestyle\/editors-choice-book-reviews\/)\n- [Lifestyle](https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/uk\/lifestyle\/)\n- [Travel](https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/uk\/lifestyle\/travel\/)\n- [All Videos](https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/uk\/videos)\n- [Newsletters](https:\/\/link.goodhousekeeping.co.uk\/join\/signup-good-housekeeping)\n- [Subscribe](https:\/\/www.hearstmagazines.co.uk\/good-housekeeping-magazine-subscription-website?utm_source=goodhousekeeping.com\/uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=hamburger-nav)\n- [Follow](https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/uk\/follow)\n- [About Us](https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/uk\/about-us\/a61053509\/about-us-contact-information\/)\n- [Beauty Box](https:\/\/www.hearstmagazines.co.uk\/good-housekeeping-beauty-box-13)\n- [Podcasts](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLIWtX5d-Hpbp6WtQAW8U7idtpJx8xlUm_)\n\n- [Other Editions](https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/)\n\n[Privacy Notice](http:\/\/www.hearst.co.uk\/privacy-notice)[Terms Of Use](http:\/\/www.hearst.co.uk\/terms-and-conditions)\n\n[Skip to Content](https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/uk\/lifestyle\/a70585602\/heart-attack-symptoms-women\/#main-content)\n\n[![Logo](https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/_assets\/design-tokens\/goodhousekeeping_en-gb\/static\/images\/logos\/logo.5f36255.svg?primary=navLogoColor)](https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/uk\/)\n\n- [Product Reviews](https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/uk\/product-reviews\/)\n- [Food](https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/uk\/food\/)\n- [Books](https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/uk\/lifestyle\/editors-choice-book-reviews\/)\n- [Easter](https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/uk\/easter\/)\n\n[Subscribe](https:\/\/www.hearstmagazines.co.uk\/good-housekeeping-magazine-subscription-website?utm_source=goodhousekeeping.com\/uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=top-nav-bar)\n\n[Newsletter](https:\/\/link.goodhousekeeping.co.uk\/join\/signup-good-housekeeping)\n\n[Best pizza ovens](https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/uk\/product-reviews\/house-garden\/g71014446\/best-pizza-ovens\/)\n\n[Spicy, creamy & coconutty salmon recipe](https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/uk\/food\/recipes\/a70984704\/spiced-roast-salmon-recipe\/)\n\n[best hairloss shampoos](https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/uk\/product-reviews\/beauty-reviews\/g35351051\/best-hair-loss-shampoo\/)\n\n[Why your hair is falling out](https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/uk\/beauty\/hair\/a71012660\/types-of-hair-loss-in-women\/)\n\n[Boden linen pieces](https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/uk\/fashion\/style-advice\/g71000867\/boden-linen-collection\/)\n\nWe earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article.\n\n1. 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[‘Women don’t always get those symptoms’: the ’subtle’ heart attack signs in women that differ from men](https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/uk\/lifestyle\/a70585602\/heart-attack-symptoms-women\/)\n# ‘Women don’t always get those symptoms’: the ’subtle’ heart attack signs in women that differ from men\nA woman is 50% more likely than a man to receive the wrong initial diagnosis for a heart attack\n\nBy [Bethan Rose Jenkins](https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/uk\/author\/227812\/bethan-rose-jenkins\/ \"Bethan Rose Jenkins\")\n\nPublished: 04 March 2026\n\n![illustration of medical professionals examining a large human heart](https:\/\/hips.hearstapps.com\/hmg-prod\/images\/gettyimages-2190439735-1-69a6d4d65f2b1.jpg?crop=0.528xw:0.754xh;0.199xw,0.170xh&resize=640:*)\n\nMalte Mueller\n\nWe’re all familiar with the scene; a male character on TV suddenly throws his palm to his chest, goes red in the face and then collapses to the ground. It’s the sign of a heart attack we’ve seen on screens time and time again, and have learned to look out for in the real world, too. However, as GP and women’s health specialist Dr Nighat Arif ([@drnighatarif](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/drnighatarif\/)) explains, heart attacks can look very different to the stereotype we’ve come to expect – especially in women.\n\nIn men, there are four main symptoms to look out for: ‘a crushing central chest pain is the first one. The second point is pain that goes down the left arm. The third symptom is breathlessness and then the final one is nausea, sweating and vomiting symptoms,’ says Dr Nighat. ‘However, new research shows women don’t always get those symptoms, which are based mostly on male data. It’s very, very different to what we see in a film where somebody clutches their chest and falls over to the side. You think that’s what a heart attack looks like, but in women, it can be different.’\n\n![youtube](https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/_assets\/design-tokens\/fre\/static\/icons\/social\/youtube.ce3e1ae.svg?primary=currentColor&id=link-out-embed)[View full post on YouTube](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=YNHGtVkNTmQ)\n\nSo, what should women be looking out for? ‘Females often experience more subtle signs. They might get flu-like symptoms, so they feel feverish, intense fatigue or tiredness. They can get breathlessness and experience shoulder blade pain between the shoulders, or jaw pain. They can also feel an ache or pain in both left and right sides,’ she says.\n\nAccording to the British Heart Foundation, ‘a woman is 50% more likely than a man to receive the wrong initial diagnosis for a heart attack,’ and is ‘less likely to be prescribed medications to help prevent a second heart attack.’\n\n‘So many women are dismissed and sent home,’ says Dr Nighat. ‘The leading cause of death in women worldwide isn’t breast cancer, as many people presume. It’s cardiovascular disease.’\n\n## Signs of a potential heart attack in women\nDr Nighat spells out the signs to watch for:\n\n1. Uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness of pain in the centre of the chest. Often lasting for a few minutes, then goes away and comes back.\n2. Pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach\n3. Shortness of breath (with or without chest discomfort)\n4. Cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness\n5. 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It’s the sign of a heart attack we’ve seen on screens time and time again, and have learned to look out for in the real world, too. However, as GP and women’s health specialist Dr Nighat Arif ([@drnighatarif](https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/drnighatarif\/)) explains, heart attacks can look very different to the stereotype we’ve come to expect – especially in women.\n\nIn men, there are four main symptoms to look out for: ‘a crushing central chest pain is the first one. The second point is pain that goes down the left arm. The third symptom is breathlessness and then the final one is nausea, sweating and vomiting symptoms,’ says Dr Nighat. ‘However, new research shows women don’t always get those symptoms, which are based mostly on male data. It’s very, very different to what we see in a film where somebody clutches their chest and falls over to the side. You think that’s what a heart attack looks like, but in women, it can be different.’\n\nSo, what should women be looking out for? ‘Females often experience more subtle signs. They might get flu-like symptoms, so they feel feverish, intense fatigue or tiredness. They can get breathlessness and experience shoulder blade pain between the shoulders, or jaw pain. They can also feel an ache or pain in both left and right sides,’ she says.\n\nAccording to the British Heart Foundation, ‘a woman is 50% more likely than a man to receive the wrong initial diagnosis for a heart attack,’ and is ‘less likely to be prescribed medications to help prevent a second heart attack.’\n\n‘So many women are dismissed and sent home,’ says Dr Nighat. ‘The leading cause of death in women worldwide isn’t breast cancer, as many people presume. It’s cardiovascular disease.’\n\n## Signs of a potential heart attack in women\nDr Nighat spells out the signs to watch for:\n\n1. 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We’re all familiar with the scene; a male character on TV suddenly throws his palm to his chest, goes red in the face and then collapses to the ground. It’s the sign of a heart attack we’ve seen on screens time and time again, and have learned to look out for in the real world, too. However, as GP and women’s health specialist Dr Nighat Arif ( @drnighatarif ) explains, heart attacks can look very different to the stereotype we’ve come to expect – especially in women. In men, there are four main symptoms to look out for: ‘a crushing central chest pain is the first one. The second point is pain that goes down the left arm. The third symptom is breathlessness and then the final one is nausea, sweating and vomiting symptoms,’ says Dr Nighat. ‘However, new research shows women don’t always get those symptoms, which are based mostly on male data. It’s very, very different to what we see in a film where somebody clutches their chest and falls over to the side. You think that’s what a heart attack looks like, but in women, it can be different.’ So, what should women be looking out for? ‘Females often experience more subtle signs. They might get flu-like symptoms, so they feel feverish, intense fatigue or tiredness. They can get breathlessness and experience shoulder blade pain between the shoulders, or jaw pain. They can also feel an ache or pain in both left and right sides,’ she says. According to the British Heart Foundation, ‘a woman is 50% more likely than a man to receive the wrong initial diagnosis for a heart attack,’ and is ‘less likely to be prescribed medications to help prevent a second heart attack.’ ‘So many women are dismissed and sent home,’ says Dr Nighat. ‘The leading cause of death in women worldwide isn’t breast cancer, as many people presume. It’s cardiovascular disease.’ Signs of a potential heart attack in women Dr Nighat spells out the signs to watch for: Uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness of pain in the centre of the chest. Often lasting for a few minutes, then goes away and comes back. Pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach Shortness of breath (with or without chest discomfort) Cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness Chest pain Call 999 or seek medical assistance if you experience these symptoms. The Complete Guide to Family Health: The One-Stop Healthcare Guide No Home Should Be Without by Dr Nighat Arif is out 12 March Now 18% Off

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[Lifestyle](https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/uk/lifestyle/) 2. [‘Women don’t always get those symptoms’: the ’subtle’ heart attack signs in women that differ from men](https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/uk/lifestyle/a70585602/heart-attack-symptoms-women/) # ‘Women don’t always get those symptoms’: the ’subtle’ heart attack signs in women that differ from men A woman is 50% more likely than a man to receive the wrong initial diagnosis for a heart attack By [Bethan Rose Jenkins](https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/uk/author/227812/bethan-rose-jenkins/ "Bethan Rose Jenkins") Published: 04 March 2026 ![illustration of medical professionals examining a large human heart](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/gettyimages-2190439735-1-69a6d4d65f2b1.jpg?crop=0.528xw:0.754xh;0.199xw,0.170xh&resize=640:*) Malte Mueller We’re all familiar with the scene; a male character on TV suddenly throws his palm to his chest, goes red in the face and then collapses to the ground. It’s the sign of a heart attack we’ve seen on screens time and time again, and have learned to look out for in the real world, too. However, as GP and women’s health specialist Dr Nighat Arif ([@drnighatarif](https://www.instagram.com/drnighatarif/)) explains, heart attacks can look very different to the stereotype we’ve come to expect – especially in women. In men, there are four main symptoms to look out for: ‘a crushing central chest pain is the first one. The second point is pain that goes down the left arm. The third symptom is breathlessness and then the final one is nausea, sweating and vomiting symptoms,’ says Dr Nighat. ‘However, new research shows women don’t always get those symptoms, which are based mostly on male data. It’s very, very different to what we see in a film where somebody clutches their chest and falls over to the side. You think that’s what a heart attack looks like, but in women, it can be different.’ ![youtube](https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/_assets/design-tokens/fre/static/icons/social/youtube.ce3e1ae.svg?primary=currentColor&id=link-out-embed)[View full post on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNHGtVkNTmQ) So, what should women be looking out for? ‘Females often experience more subtle signs. They might get flu-like symptoms, so they feel feverish, intense fatigue or tiredness. They can get breathlessness and experience shoulder blade pain between the shoulders, or jaw pain. They can also feel an ache or pain in both left and right sides,’ she says. According to the British Heart Foundation, ‘a woman is 50% more likely than a man to receive the wrong initial diagnosis for a heart attack,’ and is ‘less likely to be prescribed medications to help prevent a second heart attack.’ ‘So many women are dismissed and sent home,’ says Dr Nighat. ‘The leading cause of death in women worldwide isn’t breast cancer, as many people presume. It’s cardiovascular disease.’ ## Signs of a potential heart attack in women Dr Nighat spells out the signs to watch for: 1. Uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness of pain in the centre of the chest. Often lasting for a few minutes, then goes away and comes back. 2. Pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach 3. Shortness of breath (with or without chest discomfort) 4. Cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness 5. 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We’re all familiar with the scene; a male character on TV suddenly throws his palm to his chest, goes red in the face and then collapses to the ground. It’s the sign of a heart attack we’ve seen on screens time and time again, and have learned to look out for in the real world, too. However, as GP and women’s health specialist Dr Nighat Arif ([@drnighatarif](https://www.instagram.com/drnighatarif/)) explains, heart attacks can look very different to the stereotype we’ve come to expect – especially in women. In men, there are four main symptoms to look out for: ‘a crushing central chest pain is the first one. The second point is pain that goes down the left arm. The third symptom is breathlessness and then the final one is nausea, sweating and vomiting symptoms,’ says Dr Nighat. ‘However, new research shows women don’t always get those symptoms, which are based mostly on male data. It’s very, very different to what we see in a film where somebody clutches their chest and falls over to the side. You think that’s what a heart attack looks like, but in women, it can be different.’ So, what should women be looking out for? ‘Females often experience more subtle signs. They might get flu-like symptoms, so they feel feverish, intense fatigue or tiredness. They can get breathlessness and experience shoulder blade pain between the shoulders, or jaw pain. They can also feel an ache or pain in both left and right sides,’ she says. According to the British Heart Foundation, ‘a woman is 50% more likely than a man to receive the wrong initial diagnosis for a heart attack,’ and is ‘less likely to be prescribed medications to help prevent a second heart attack.’ ‘So many women are dismissed and sent home,’ says Dr Nighat. ‘The leading cause of death in women worldwide isn’t breast cancer, as many people presume. It’s cardiovascular disease.’ ## Signs of a potential heart attack in women Dr Nighat spells out the signs to watch for: 1. Uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness of pain in the centre of the chest. Often lasting for a few minutes, then goes away and comes back. 2. Pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach 3. Shortness of breath (with or without chest discomfort) 4. Cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness 5. Chest pain **Call 999 or seek medical assistance if you experience these symptoms.** *[The Complete Guide to Family Health: The One-Stop Healthcare Guide No Home Should Be Without](https://geni.us/tcgtfh)* by Dr Nighat Arif is out 12 March [![The Complete Guide to Family Health](data:image/svg+xml;utf8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20viewBox%3D'0%200%201024%201024'%3E%3Crect%20width%3D'100%25'%20height%3D'100%25'%20fill%3D'%23f3f3f3'%2F%3E%3Cg%20fill%3D'none'%20stroke%3D'%23545454'%20stroke-linecap%3D'round'%20stroke-width%3D'18'%3E%3Ccircle%20cx%3D'512'%20cy%3D'310'%20r%3D'97'%2F%3E%3Cpath%20d%3D'm444%20245%20132%20133'%2F%3E%3C%2Fg%3E%3Cg%20fill%3D'%23545454'%20font-family%3D'Arial%2CHelvetica%2Csans-serif'%20font-size%3D'98'%20font-weight%3D'600'%20text-anchor%3D'middle'%3E%3Ctext%20x%3D'514'%20y%3D'535'%3EIMAGE%3C%2Ftext%3E%3Ctext%20x%3D'514'%20y%3D'643'%3EFAILED%3C%2Ftext%3E%3Ctext%20x%3D'514'%20y%3D'747'%3ETO%20LOAD%3C%2Ftext%3E%3C%2Fg%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E)](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1783256435?tag=goodhousekeeping.co.uk-21) Now 18% Off

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