A cardiologist warns that it is possible to get over a heart attack without even realizing it. Approximately a third of all heart attacks are known as silent heart attackswhich means that they can occur without typical symptoms and they live diagnosed weeks later, months or even yearsreports the portal.
Professor Tim Chico, a cardiologist, explains that these cases are quite common. They are often found accidentally during a preventive check-up or due to persistent difficulties, such as shortness of breath or chest pain known as angina pectoris.
Although some patients do not recall any problems, others they seek a doctor because of atypical toothaches, backaches or a general feeling of nausea. Only subsequent examinations, such as an EKG (electrocardiogram) and blood tests, will reveal that they have had a silent heart attack in the past. The danger of these conditions lies mainly in delaying treatment.
The patient thus misses out on important interventions and medicines that alleviate heart damage and reduce the risk of another heart attack. The earlier the treatment is started, the more effective it iswhile many people only find out about a silent heart attack when they have another one that could have been prevented with proper treatment.
Professor Chico points out that some groups of people are more at risk of a silent heart attack. Homeland without older peoplewho may mistakenly believe that their symptoms are unrelated to the heart, and patients with diabetesin whom nerve damage due to the disease dampens the sensation of chest pain.
Cleveland Clinic experts add that A silent heart attack can masquerade as the flu, a strained muscle in the chest or upper back, jaw and shoulder pain, extreme fatigue or even indigestion. The key to prevention remains a healthy lifestyle, and in the case of high cholesterol, blood pressure or diabetes, consultation with a doctor about appropriate treatment is essential.
A standard heart attack occurs when the blood supply to the heart is suddenly blockedusually a blood clot. The most common symptoms include: pressure, heaviness or tightness in the chestwhile this one the pain may radiate to the shoulders (more often to the left), jaw, neck, back or abdomen. He can also accompany him dizziness, sweating, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, cough, chest pressure or a strong feeling of anxiety resembling a panic attack.
However, the British National Health Service NHS emphasizes that symptoms are individual, someone may only experience shortness of breath or jaw pain without any chest pain at all. In case of any suspicion of a heart attack, it is necessary to call the emergency services immediatelyin less urgent cases related to heart health, a general practitioner should be contacted.
