Silent Heart Attack: Nowadays people are dying at a young age due to silent heart attack. It comes suddenly at any time and is proving to be fatal. To avoid this, it is very important to know about it.
Silent Heart Attack: In the last few years, such incidents have been seen when young people are dying of heart attack while getting up, sitting, dancing, singing or playing. This happens due to silent heart attack. People of all ages are getting affected by it. It is very dangerous. Silent heart attack is called Silent Myocardial Infarction. In this, a person does not feel chest pain when cardiac arrest occurs, due to which it is not known. In such a situation, let us know what silent heart attack is, how it is fatal and what can be done to avoid it…
Why is silent heart attack so dangerous?
It comes suddenly, does not give a chance to escape. Symptoms like heart attack are not seen in it. Heart attack comes so secretly that chest pain is not felt. However, other symptoms are seen.
Why are we unable to recognize silent heart attack?
Experts say that many times a person is unable to recognize pain due to problems in the nerve or spinal cord that causes pain to the brain or due to psychological reasons. Apart from this, older people or diabetes patients do not feel pain due to autonomic neuropathy.
Signs of silent heart attack
- Restlessness
- Flu-like symptoms
- Chest pain Burning sensation
- Indigestion
- Difficulty breathing
- Chest or upper back pain
- Pain in the jaw, arm or upper back
- Extreme fatigue
Who is at higher risk of silent heart attack?
1. Excessive obesity, BMI 25 or more
2. Not doing physical activities regularly
3. High blood pressure level
4. High cholesterol level
5. Eating foods with too much salt and unhealthy fats
6. High blood sugar
7. Too much stress
8. Tobacco or smoking
9. Family history of heart disease, stroke or heart attack
How to prevent silent heart attack?
1. Regular physical activities
2. Adequate sleep
3. Stay away from tobacco-smoking
4. Avoid alcohol
5. Healthy-balanced diet, consume more green vegetables
6. Avoid red meat and fast food
7. Manage stress.
8. Control your weight
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, please consult the concerned expert.
