Silent heart attack: Silent heart attack is a type of heart attack that occurs without the usual symptoms of chest pain, shortness of breath, or sweating. It is also known as silent ischemia or silent myocardial infarction (SMI). Many people with silent heart attacks do not even know that they have had a heart attack. According to a report, in more than 40% of heart attack cases, heart attack comes secretly. During a silent heart attack, blood flow to the heart muscle is reduced or stops completely, which can cause damage to the heart muscle. This damage can damage or weaken the heart, making it harder to pump blood. This increases the risk of heart failure.
The main difference between a silent heart attack and a normal heart attack is the absence of typical symptoms. However, the underlying causes and risk factors for both types of heart attack are the same. These risk factors include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, diabetes, family history of heart disease, and a sedentary lifestyle.
Signs of Silent Heart Attack
The signs of a silent heart attack are always vague, due to which the person is unable to understand them. Therefore, it is often ignored. Some common symptoms can help in identifying it, such as
Sudden impotence or dizziness.
Fainting or temporary paralysis with impotence
Shortness of breath or feeling of shortness of breath
Experiencing pain or discomfort, especially in the hand, left arm, stomach, throat, or jaw
Sudden body part damage
Feel terribly uncomfortable heaviness
How to reduce the risk of a heart attack?
Exercise regularly: It is very important to exercise your body at certain times of the day. This keeps the health of the heart healthy and improves blood flow.
Eating right: The risk of heart attack can be reduced by keeping the right food. Include vegetables, fruits, cereals, milk, etc. in regular meals.
Stay away from stress: Stress is one of the main reasons for heart attacks. Therefore, to reduce stress, you can do yoga or meditation, etc.
Regular checkup: With regular checkups, problems related to the heart can be identified at the earliest.
Do not consume tobacco and alcohol: Tobacco and alcohol are very harmful to heart health. Their consumption increases the risk of heart problems.
(Disclaimer: The information given here is based on home remedies and general information. Must take medical advice before adopting it. Kalamtimes does not confirm it.)
