India, March 27 -- Heart attacks are often imagined as sudden, dramatic events marked by crushing chest pain - but in women, the reality can look very different. Their symptoms frequently stray from these widely recognised warning signs, presenting instead in quieter, more subtle ways that are easy to overlook or misinterpret. This difference in how heart attacks manifest means they are often missed or diagnosed too late in women, contributing to a higher risk of fatal outcomes.

Dr Jeremy London, a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon with over 25 years of experience, is breaking down why heart attacks are more likely to be fatal in women. In an Instagram video shared on March 26, he breaks down several key factors - ranging from atypi...