Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women, and 90 percent of women have one or more risk factors for a stroke or heart disease.

You might think you know what a heart attack looks like, but heart attacks don’t always stick to the script as they’re depicted in movies and television. Time is imperative when it comes to a heart attack. So knowing the classic symptoms of a heart attack, as well as less common symptoms, can help lessen damage and potentially save your life.

Classic heart attack symptoms include:

• Chest discomfort or pain in the upper chest
• Pressure in the chest. Many people describe it as something “sitting” on their chest.
• Pain in the left arm or sometimes up the right arm
• Pain between the shoulder blades
• Unexplained sweating
• Nausea or vomiting
• Lightheadedness or dizziness.

It’s important to know that symptoms of a heart attack can be very different in men versus women. Learn more about the symptoms women experience most, so you can be prepared.