India, Jan. 3 -- When most people think of a heart attack, they picture sudden chest pain and a dramatic collapse. But for many women, heart attacks do not arrive with obvious symptoms. Instead, they show up quietly through symptoms that feel like stress, flu, acidity, or sheer exhaustion. This is why heart attacks are often called silent and, unfortunately, frequently missed. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), cardiovascular diseases cause nearly 17.9 million deaths globally every year, making them the leading cause of death worldwide. Yet, awareness about how heart attacks affect women differently remains low. Because symptoms are subtle and often atypical, many women delay seeking medical help.

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