Diagnosing heart disease in women can be challenging, explained cardiologist James Gwinn, M.D. “Symptoms can be less obvious,” he said. “Often, women dismiss warning signs like shortness of breath and fatigue as everyday aches and pains.”

Other symptoms may include:

• Tightness in the chest.
• Nausea.
• Pain or discomfort extending to the arms, back, neck, jaw or stomach.

Western Baptist has dedicated a special section to women and heart disease on its new Online Heart Care Center at westernbaptist.com/heart. Visit today to learn more about risk factors, symptoms and treatments, including reduced-cost cardiac screenings at Baptist Prime Care. You also may phone Baptist Health Line at (270) 575-2918.