Fatigue occurs in up to 70 per cent of women experiencing heart attacks, often weeks before, yet is frequently dismissed by both women and doctors.
Why it mattersWomen who recognise fatigue as a heart attack warning can seek help earlier; doctors need training to take this symptom seriously in women.
AustraliaAustralian women can use this information to assess their own health risks; GPs and emergency services should apply this knowledge.
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