A silent heart attack is a heart attack in which there is no sharp pain in the chest, but the body sends some subtle signals. So often people ignore these symptoms and face serious consequences. Symptoms of this type of heart attack include fatigue, restlessness, light chest tightness, bloating, heartburn or indigestion. So people think this symptom is only to gas or indigestion. However, these same symptoms can sometimes be signs of a heart attack.
Cardiologist Dr. According to Navin Bhamri, cases of silent heart attacks are increasing rapidly in India, especially among men, women above 45 years of age and those with high blood pressure or diabetes. He says, “Even if there is no severe chest pain, if the body experiences unusual fatigue, difficulty in breathing, heaviness in the stomach or sudden restlessness, consult a cardiologist immediately.”
The biggest challenge of silent heart attack is its lack of timely recognition. Because patients feel less pain and mistake the condition for simple indigestion or stress. But if the blood flow is obstructed, the heart cells are deprived of oxygen and hence the heart function decreases. A delay in such a time can be life-threatening. In particular, the elderly and women are more likely to ignore these symptoms. That’s why doctors advise that if there is frequent chest tightness, bloating, indigestion or discomfort, it may not be just gas but a warning from the body. Adopting habits like regular health checkups, balanced diet, exercise and stress management can greatly reduce the risk of heart disease.
In short, silent heart attack, although the name is silent, but the consequences can be very serious. So recognize body signals on time, seek expert advice and take care of your heart because prevention is the best cure.
