Actually you know - not all heart attacks scream in pain!
Silent Myocardial infarctions ( SMIs) are real and dangerous. They occur without chest pain.
More susceptible part -
Diabetics
Elderly patients
Women
Instead of chest pain they might present with:
Unexplained fatigue
Dyspnea
Nausea
Syncope.
Do you know more about it??.. let’s discuss.
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It sounds dangerous, you can’t ask for help as there is a sudden shutdown, and well that also gives us a bad prognosis. Especially if the person is in sleep or at rest.
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Etiological factors such as
Smoking
Diabetes
Hypertension
Poor diet
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Silent MIs are fascinating and scary. They often go undiagnosed until later imaging reveals the damage.
This means people might not get timely treatment, leading to worse heart outcomes down the line. It really highlights why regular check ups are so vital for everyone.
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SMIs can still cause permanent heart damage or increase the risk of future heart events but the problem is they are not detected at early stage.
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Silent myocardial infarctions often go unnoticed but are life-threatening. Early detection in high-risk groups like diabetics and elderly is crucial.
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