When most people imagine what it might feel like to have a heart attack, many first think of an intense crushing chest pain.
But around 20% of patients actually present with no chest pain at all, and women are less likely to have chest pain than men.
This according to a research project by Whitireia student and academic at Te Pūkenga.
To tell us what to watch out for instead - especially in females, Programme Manager of Paramedicine at Whitireia, Belinda Westenra speaks to Jesse.
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