The most common symptom of a heart attack for both men and women is chest pain. But women are more likely than men to report other less obvious heart attack warning signs such as severe fatigue, shortness of breath or nausea, according to David Southren, MD, FACC, Director of Cardiology at Montefiore Nyack Hospital and Cardiologist with Highland Medical, P.C.

If you have shoulder pain, it may not be obvious whether you should see a doctor about it, or try to tough it out with over-the-counter pain relievers, ice, and rest. If your shoulder aches after an activity such as shoveling snow, you can most likely give it time to heal. But if you experience pain after falling, have a significant strain injury or feel a pop or tearing sensation in your shoulder, then it’s important to see a doctor as soon as possible, says Jason Fond, MD, Director of Orthopedic Surgery, Montefiore Nyack Hospital.