The first and only symptom of a silent heart attack could be sudden death! A study found that death rates from silent heart attacks were the same as those from non-silent heart attacks. Silent heart attack symptoms are not typical as heart attacks go - a silent heart attack is very hard to detect and are usually detected long after the event through a careful study of medical history, ECG (electrocardiogram; measures heart activity) and testing blood for cardiac enzymes. Other means of detection include a stress test or a blood test that detects certain hormones in the blood.

A heart attack is a life-threatening event. Everyone should know the warning signs of a heart attack and how to get emergency help. Many people suffer permanent damage to their hearts or die because they do not get help immediately.If care is sought soon enough, blood flow in the blocked artery can be restored in time to prevent permanent damage to the heart.

Heart attack is the number one killer of adults in the United States. It strikes 4,100 people every day, causing 600,000 deaths each year. The warning signs can be subtle and sometimes difficult to identify. In fact, many people don’t recognize the symptoms, even when they are in the middle of a major heart attack. This is critical, because the amount of time that passes from when a heart attack begins to when you receive treatment can mean the difference between life and death.

Causes:

A heart attack occurs primarily because of a blockage in one or more of the main arteries that deliver blood to the heart. A build-up of fatty deposits on the arterial walls gradually narrows the vessel, allowing less blood through to the heart. Add to this a surface buildup of plaque and over time the regular flow of blood can be slowed considerably.

Those mostly at risk for a silent heart attack are people who have had a previous heart attack. Also at risk are diabetics and those over the age of sixty-five and people prone to strokes. Some medications can carry with them a risk of making a person more at risk for a silent heart attack. Always ask your doctor to explain in detail all side effects of any medication you are prescribed.

Symptoms:

1. Chest Discomfort: In most cases, a heart attack involves pain or some form of discomfort in the center of your chest. The feeling of distress usually lasts more than 2 or 3 minutes. It may stop temporarily, and then return as before. Heart attack discomfort can be experienced in various ways.

2. Other Discomfort: In some heart attacks, the chest discomfort is accompanied by similar feelings in one or both arms. There may be pain in the back or stomach. Pain may also extend to the neck or jaw.

3. Breathing Trouble: A heart attack victim is likely to have trouble breathing. This sign may be present whether or not there is chest discomfort.

Any of those three signs of heart attack should send you to a doctor. It may not be heart attack, but you should have it checked immediately.


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