In the event of a silent heart attack, the damage to the heart may not be detected by a medical professional until several weeks or months; this is where the term "silent" heart attack gets its meaning.
Silent heart attacks can be difficult to detect because they often show no outward signs or symptoms. However, the damage is similar to that of a regular heart attack.
The American Heart Association reports that out of an annual total of 805,000 heart attacks in the United States, an estimated 170,000 are silent heart attacks. There are warning signs your body sends you before a silent heart attack, and you should not ignore them.
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⌛Timestamps:
⏱️ Intro - 0:00
⏱️What Is A Silent Heart Attack? - 01:03
⏱️Cold Sweats And Nausea - 02:31
⏱️Discomfort Or Pain In The Chest - 03:42
⏱️Stubborn Flu - 04:36
⏱️Pain In Various Parts Of Your Body - 05:49
⏱️Weakness Or Fatigue - 06:35
⏱️Shortness Of Breath - 07:35
⏱️Lightheadedness - 08:49
⏱️What Causes Silent Heart Attacks? - 09:12
⏱️How Can Silent Heart Attacks Be Diagnosed? - 10:57
⏱️Reducing The Risk Of Silent Heart Attacks - 13:04
⏱️Living With Silent Heart Attacks - 14:17
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What Is A Silent Heart Attack?
Most heart attack scenes in movies show the victim clutching their chest, gasping for air, or collapsing. The situation isn't always so dire, though. In contrast to how it is often shown in movies and TV shows, a silent heart attack usually has no visible signs at all.
Experts label this condition "silent myocardial ischemia." It's hard to fathom how something as life threatening as a heart attack can occur with no warning at all. A silent heart attack is just as dangerous as any other kind. Your heart can't pump unless it receives oxygenated blood.
Now let’s dive into the signs of a silent heart attack that is always ignored.
Cold Sweats And Nausea.
Toxins in the body can be eliminated with the help of sweating. It's the body's way of cooling down after being subjected to strenuous activity or extreme heat and humidity. Sweating profusely, however, even when the temperature is reduced, calls for immediate attention.
Discomfort Or Pain In The Chest.
Heart attacks in general can cause severe pain suddenly, making them easy to identify and treat. But what about those times when it isn't? The majority of people who experience a heart attack report only mild pain or discomfort in the chest. Pressure, squeezing, or fullness could also be felt.
Stubborn Flu.
Usually, it takes about a week or two for the symptoms of the flu to go away completely. However, if you are still having difficulty breathing or flu-like symptoms after a long period of time, you should see a doctor.
If you have a heart condition, you are more likely to become seriously ill if you catch the flu. Research shows that people with heart disease who also get the flu are nearly ten times more likely to have a heart attack.
Pain In Various Parts Of Your Body.
The effects of a heart attack are not limited to the heart; rather, they are felt all over the body. However, this can complicate the process of spotting a heart attack. Your left arm, back, neck, jaw, or stomach may hurt or feel uncomfortable.
Individuals may experience a wide range of these signs. Some heart attack victims report feeling as though a rope was being tightened around their waists when they experienced severe back pain. You might also feel like you've strained a muscle or have a lot of pressure on your back.
Weakness Or Fatigue.
A silent heart attack is a possibility, but there may be other causes as well. This fatigue is very different from the kind you'd feel after putting in overtime at work or running an extra mile on the treadmill. Lightheadedness and trouble breathing have been linked to this sign as well.
What Causes Silent Heart Attacks?
The same risk factors for a regular heart attack also increase the risk of a silent one. This occurs when a portion of the heart's muscle is injured or dies from a lack of oxygen. A blocked coronary artery is a common cause of this condition. The same risk factors for overt heart attacks also apply to silent ones.
They will keep an eye on how you are doing once the clots in your blood dissolve and your blood can carry more oxygen.
For more information, please watch the video until the very end.
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