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Which of the following symptoms is more often experienced by women during a heart attack?
A
Normal breathing
B
Extreme fatigue
C
Anxiety and a sense of doom
D
Low blood pressure
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort. Other signs such as breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness. As with men, women’s most common heart attack symptom is chest pain or discomfort.

Detailed explanation-2: -And while a panic attack might make you feel like you’re having a heart attack, an actual heart attack is a medical emergency. Chest pain is the most common symptom, but women are somewhat more likely to have other symptoms such as shortness of breath, nausea and back or jaw pain.

Detailed explanation-3: -Those with an anxiety disorder have most likely experienced a panic or anxiety attack at some point in their lives. The symptoms can closely mimic heart attacks for some people-they may feel chest pain, shortness of breath and heart palpitations, or a racing heartbeat.

Detailed explanation-4: -For example, women have smaller hearts and smaller arteries than men do. This could be why the symptoms of a heart attack are different for women than men. Common symptoms of a heart attack for both men and women include: Chest pain.

Detailed explanation-5: -Neck, jaw, shoulder, upper back or upper belly (abdomen) discomfort. Shortness of breath. Pain in one or both arms. Nausea or vomiting. Sweating. Lightheadedness or dizziness. Unusual fatigue. Heartburn (indigestion)

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