Women more likely to ignore unexplained chest pain

Women are more likely to ignore unexplained chest pain, take pain relief and simply wait for it to pass than men.

In fact, more than 4 in 10 (41%) admit to relying on rest and even indigestion medicine, compared to 34% of men.

And while 38% of males would seek medical help, only 30% of women would do the same.

The research commissioned by Healthspan also reveals that only 58% of women are confident they can recognise the signs of a heart attack in a female, and these can often mimic stress, indigestion or anxiety.

Ros spoke to cardiologist Dr Ameet Bakhai.