Doctors highlight how subtle symptoms put women at higher risk for missed heart attacks

Name: Doctors highlight how subtle symptoms put women at higher risk for missed heart attacks
Uploaded: 2026-02-04T19:55:00-0600
Duration: 6 min 40 s
Description: A Baylor Scott & White cardiothoracic surgeon explains that women often experience quieter, less classic heart‑attack symptoms—like nausea, fatigue, shortness of breath, or back pain — which leads to delayed diagnosis. Many women also downplay these signs, making awareness and early action critical.

A Baylor Scott & White cardiothoracic surgeon explains that women often experience quieter, less classic heart‑attack symptoms—like nausea, fatigue, shortness of breath, or back pain — which leads to delayed diagnosis. Many women also downplay these signs, making awareness and early action critical.