Silent Heart Attack: In the last few years, such incidents have been seen when youth are dying of heart attacks while sitting, dancing, singing or playing. This happens because of silent heart attack. People of all ages are falling prey to it. This is extremely dangerous. Silent heart attack is called Silent Myocardial Infarction. In this, a person does not feel chest pain due to cardiac arrest, due to which it is not detected. In such a situation, let us know what is silent heart attack, How is it fatal and what can be done to avoid it…
Why is silent heart attack so dangerous?
It comes suddenly, does not even give a chance to escape. Symptoms like heart attack are not seen in this. Heart attack comes so silently that chest pain is not felt. However, other symptoms are visible.
Why can’t we recognize silent heart attack?
Experts say that sometimes a person is not able to identify the pain due to problems in the nerve or spinal cord that transmit pain to the brain or due to psychological reasons. Apart from this, old age or diabetic patients do not feel pain due to autonomic neuropathy.
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Signs of silent heart attack
flu-like symptoms
heartburn
Indigestion
difficulty breathing
chest or upper back pain
pain in the jaw, arm, or upper back
being very tired
Who are more at risk of silent heart attack?
1. Excessive obesity, BMI being 25 or more
2. Not doing physical activities regularly
3. High blood pressure level
4. High cholesterol level
5. Eating things high in salt and unhealthy fat
6. High blood sugar
7. Too much stress
8. Tobacco or smoking
How to avoid silent heart attack
1. Regular physical activities
2. Adequate sleep
3. Distance from tobacco-smoking
4. Abstaining from alcohol
5. Healthy-balanced diet, increased consumption of green vegetables
6. Avoid red meat and fast food
7. Manage stress.
8. Control weight
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, you must consult the concerned expert.
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