Prakash Joshi Prakash Joshi Asked 8 months ago

How long does a heart attack last in women?

I heard that heart attack symptoms can be different for women. I'm also wondering if the duration of a heart attack is different for women compared to men, or if it's generally the same.

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Priya Sharma Priya Sharma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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Hey, don't stress too much about the duration, the main thing is recognizing symptoms quickly! For women, sometimes the symptoms are a bit different or subtle, not always the classic chest pain. But once it starts, it needs immediate medical attention, it's not like it just 'lasts' for a few minutes and then stops on its own.

Sanjay Gupta Sanjay Gupta Joined May 2026 5 months ago

The duration isn't the point, it's about the speed of getting treatment. Early detection is key, and yes, women can have different symptoms. Make sure to have a good health insurance plan; medical emergencies like this can be very expensive without one.

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Ruchika Singh Ruchika Singh Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

I used to panic about every little chest twinge, thinking it was a heart attack, especially after reading about women's unique symptoms. But a heart attack is not something that resolves quickly on its own. The symptoms will persist and worsen without immediate medical care. So, if you or someone you know experiences it, don't wait, get help fast.

Anil Kapoor Anil Kapoor Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Oh, heart attacks. The body just decides to throw a surprise party you didn't RSVP for. Jokes aside, for women, symptoms can be more vague sometimes, like extreme fatigue or jaw pain. But it's an emergency, regardless of gender or specific symptoms. No 'duration' to wait out.

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Meena Devi Meena Devi Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Behenji, heart attack toh heart attack hota hai, uska koi samay nahi hota. Chahe aurat ko ho ya aadmi ko, turant hospital jaana chahiye. Apne shareer ka dhyan rakhna chahiye sabko.

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