causes of chest pressure in women
(high blood pressure) as a cause of chest pain in both men and women is listed first because it is the single most common cause of chest pain, including coronary artery disease itself. In other words, more people suffer from chest pain due to high blood pressure than those who have chest pain because of obstructive coronary artery disease.
Heart Attack Signs in Women. 1  Uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain in the center of your chest. It lasts more than a few minutes, or goes away and comes back. 2  Pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach. 3  Shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort.