A heart attack is called "silent" when it shows no symptoms at all. It might not cause the usual symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, and more.
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What Causes A Silent Heart Attack?
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Like any heart attack, it is the result of disrupted blood flow to the heart muscles which happens when a blood clot completely or partially blocks blood circulation.
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Symptoms Of A Silent Heart Attack
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People who suffer a silent heart attack don't experience any symptoms common to a heart attack. They may not even realize they have had a heart attack.
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A silent heart attack may make you feel like you have the flu, sore muscles, or pain in the jaw or upper back. It may symptoms like tiredness or indigestion.
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Who Is At Risk?
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Being overweight, sedentary lifestyle, hypertension, high cholesterol levels, high blood sugar, stress, and tobacco use can increase your risk of a heart attack.
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Diagnosis Of A Silent Heart Attack
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Your doctor will check your pulse and unusual sounds in your lungs. Blood tests, an electrocardiogram, angiography, CT scan, MRI, echocardiogram, and more tests may be done.
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How To Reduce The Risk?
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While a silent heart attack comes unannounced and you survive it, you can still reduce the risk. Exercising regularly, avoiding tobacco, eating a healthy diet, managing stress and maintaining a healthy weight are some effective ways to prevent recurrence.