Researchers in the US warn that many women under 65 have heart attacks linked to artery tears or stressors, not plaque build-up, underscoring the need for better diagnosis
The research is one of the most detailed investigations into coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD) to uncover sex-specific risk patterns in people with no signs of heart disease
Experts warn that women's heart attack symptoms are often subtle or misdiagnosed, leading to delayed care, poorer outcomes, and a growing crisis in India
Broken Heart syndrome or Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, triggered by emotional stress, shows higher death rates in men even though women are more often diagnosed with it
Data from healthcare platforms reveals surge in cardiac consultations, preventive checkups
The researchers added that women have larger social networks than men, so separation, divorce, or the death of a partner may disadvantage men more.
When it comes to warning signs of heart attacks, women may experience subtler symptoms such as extreme tiredness, nausea or dizziness