Silent heart attacks, often without obvious symptoms, represent an insidious health risk. This article explores the subtle signs of a silent heart attack and suggests methods to reduce the associated risks.
Understanding silent heart attacks
Contrary to dramatic portrayals, a silent heart attack is characterized by few or no noticeable symptoms. These events, also known as silent myocardial ischemia, can go undetected because they do not present the classic symptoms of a heart attack. Approximately 45% of heart attacks are silent, with a higher risk in women.
The triggering factors
