Table 1: The Influence of Gender on Symptoms of Myocardial Ischaemia.

Common in both Sexes	More Common in Women
Pain, pressure or squeezing in chest Radiation of pain to neck, shoulder, back, arm, jaw Palpitations Difficulty in breathing Heartburn, nausea, vomiting, Abdominal pain Cold sweats, clamminess Dizziness	Report milder symptoms Sudden onset of weakness, shortness of breath, fatigue feeling of systemic illness (without chest pain) Mild discomfort in back, chest, arm, neck or jaw (without chest pain)