Heart attack: a sensation along my jaw like I had eaten something sour, a tight chest and anxiety - I assumed it was menopause

Joan Wogan MacDonald experienced a heart attack in early 2021, which ignited her passion for raising awareness about the symptoms women face during heart attacks. Despite one in four women dying from heart disease and stroke in Ireland, the condition in women is under-researched and under-treated. As part of the Irish Heart Foundation's Her Heart Matters campaign, MacDonald emphasizes the need for better awareness, as many women may not identify their symptoms as a heart attack, which poses risks for timely treatment.

"One in four women die from heart disease and stroke in Ireland, the same number as men, yet heart disease in women remains significantly under-researched and under-diagnosed."

"This awareness is critical, as many women may not recognize their symptoms as a heart attack, leading to delays in seeking treatment."

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