Heart Attacks - FOI Response Register

1. How many women were treated for heart attacks in your hospital/GP over the last five years (January 2018 - present)? (by age bracket if time allows)

NHS Shetland uses the ICD 10 coding system. Figures provided are for the number of inpatients where I21 Acute myocardial infarction was listed as Main Condition or Other Condition.

2. Of the women experiencing heart attacks, how many experienced non-traditional symptoms such as the following? (by age bracket if time allows)

•         Dizziness or fainting

•         Nausea or vomiting

•         Pain, numbness, pinching or other uncomfortable sensation in your arm, jaw, back or stomach

•         Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing deeply

•         Unexplained sweating or cool, clammy skin

•         Unusual fatigue

In accordance with FOISA s 17(1), NHS Shetland confirms that it does not hold the information requested.