A heart attack or heart attack is the death of part of the heart muscle due to insufficient blood flow to it. It mostly happens when one of the blood vessels that feed the heart muscle becomes clogged with a clot. It all depends on the size of the thrombus. In some cases, a blood clot can completely deprive the heart of blood supply. Also, a heart attack can be caused by a spasm of the artery that feeds the heart muscle myocardium.
We used to think that a heart attack is something sharp and painful. But sometimes this disease can proceed very imperceptibly. This form of heart attack is called silent infarction.
What is silent heart attack, what are the first signs and causes of the disease. Read in the estet-portal editorial article.
- What is a silent heart attack, the main risk factors
- Initial signs and symptoms of a silent heart attack
- What to do to prevent silent heart attack
What is a silent heart attack, the main risk factors
Silent heart attack goes unnoticed. A person can live it without feeling anything. In many cases, such heart attacks are not diagnosed. And the damage to the heart muscle is progressing.
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Most often, men over the age of 45 and women over the age of 55 suffer from this disease.
Other risk factors include:
- angina attacks: chest pain and shortness of breath
- high blood cholesterol
- diabetes
- atherosclerosis
- hypertension
- obesity
- stress
- lack of physical activity
- overeating fat
- genetic predisposition
Early signs and symptoms of a silent heart attack
The main sign of a heart attack is severe pain behind the sternum, which spreads to the left arm, shoulder, left half of the neck, interscapular space. The person may also feel fear and anxiety. The pain can last from 15 minutes to several hours.
The symptoms of a heart attack also include: cough, dizziness, pallor with a grayish tint, shortness of breath, anxiety, cold sweat on the face, vomiting. And with a silent heart attack, the symptoms can be so mild and last so short that they are mistaken for ordinary discomfort or another less serious problem. Silent heart attack is more common in women than in men.
What to do to prevent silent heart attack
Prevention of a silent heart attack is exactly the same as other precautions to reduce the risk of developing heart disease and more. Basic, but very important things: stop smoking, do not abuse alcohol and eat less fatty and fried foods. It is also important to give the body regular physical activity and lead a healthy lifestyle.
Unfortunately, a heart attack tends to recur. If a person has experienced one heart attack, he may suffer from this disease again. Therefore, you should be regularly examined by a cardiologist.
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