According to the American Heart Association, women are often not aware of certain warning signs. A heart attack occurs when a blockage stops blood flow (and oxygen) to your heart. Some cases are what some may imagine: intense chest pain, difficulty breathing...But most heart attacks start much less dramatically, with mild chest pain or discomfort.

Some Signs Include:

#1...Chest Pain...

It’s uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain in the center of your chest that lasts more than a few minutes or goes away and comes back. If you have chest pain, especially with another of these symptoms, don’t wait more than five minutes to call 911.

#2...Upper Body Discomfort...

It can be in one or both arms, your back, neck, jaw or stomach.

#3...Shortness of Breath...

This can be with or without chest pain...

#4...Other Signs...

Breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.