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  1. Heartburn or heart attack: When to worry - Mayo Clinic

    • Heartburn, angina and heart attack may feel very much alike. Even experienced doctors can't always tell the difference from your medical history and a physical exam. That's why, if you go to the emergency ro… See more

    What Is Heartburn?

    Heartburn is discomfort or actual pain caused by digestive acid moving into the tube that carries … See more

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    Can Other Digestive Symptoms Cause Chest Pain?

    A muscle spasm in your esophagus may cause chest pain similar to that of a heart attack. The pain of a gallbladder attack also can spread to your chest. With gallbladder disease, yo… See more

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  1. Nothing! Despite its name, heartburn, or acid indigestion, is related to your esophagus. But because the esophagus and heart are located near each other, either one can cause chest pain (angina). This is why many people mistake heart burn for angina and vice versa.
    www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-attack/angin…
    Chest discomfort is the most common symptom of a heart attack, which can be life-threatening. But it can also be a sign of heartburn, which has nothing to do with the heart and is a common symptom of indigestion. It can sometimes be difficult to tell one from the other.
    www.scripps.org/news_items/5348-is-it-indigestion …
    As with men, women’s most common heart attack symptom is chest pain or discomfort. But women may experience other symptoms that are typically less associated with heart attack, such as shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting and back or jaw pain.
    www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-attack/warnin…
    Women’s heart attack symptoms may differ. In fact, almost 40 percent of women who have heart attacks reported experiencing symptoms similar to heartburn or indigestion shortly before their heart attacks.
    health.ucdavis.edu/news/features/telling-the-differe…
  2. Heart attack in women: 8 symptoms and risk factors

    Jan 25, 2024 · Signs of a heart attack can often vary between males and females. Being able to spot these early means a person can seek prompt treatment. Learn more.

  3. Heartburn vs. Heart Attack: How to Tell the Difference

    Oct 2, 2024 · The symptoms of heart attack versus heartburn can be very similar. If you’re experiencing chest pain or pressure, how can you tell whether you’re having a medical emergency or indigestion? Both heartburn and heart attack …

  4. Heartburn vs. Heart Attack: How to Tell the Difference

    Jun 25, 2024 · The most common symptom of a heart attack in women is chest pain. Heart attack pain in women may feel sharp and be located in the neck, arm, or back. Women may also be more likely to experience fatigue, shortness of …

  5. Heartburn or Heart Attack? - American Heart Association

    Dec 6, 2022 · Learn how to distinguish between heartburn and angina, which can cause chest pain near the heart. Find out the signs of a heart attack and how to prevent acid reflux.

  6. Heartburn or heart attack: When to worry - Mayo Clinic …

    Feb 25, 2019 · Typical heart attack signs and symptoms include: The most common symptom of heart attack for both men and women is chest pain or discomfort. But women are more likely than men to experience some of the …

  7. Heart Attack Symptoms in Women - American Heart …

    Dec 13, 2024 · What are the symptoms of a heart attack in women? In addition to chest pressure, pain in arms, jaw, neck, they can also include nausea and shortness of breath. The American Heart Association explains how signs of a …

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  8. Am I Having Heartburn or a Heart Attack? - Healthline

    May 7, 2024 · Heart attack and heartburn are two different conditions that can both cause chest pain. And while some movie depictions of heart attacks make them seem like big, chest-clutching displays,...

  9. Telling the difference between heartburn and heart …

    Dec 22, 2022 · In fact, almost 40 percent of women who have heart attacks reported experiencing symptoms similar to heartburn or indigestion shortly before their heart attacks. “Heart attacks are more commonly missed in women and …

  10. Heart disease in women: Understand symptoms and risk factors