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Do you have flu-like symptoms? It may indicate an impending and silent heart attack

Silent heart attack is fatal. Most people fail to read the warning signs that may indicate that all is not well with their heart.

By: Jahnavi Sarma   | | Updated: January 10, 2020 11:42 am
Tags: healthy heart cells  Heart Attack In Men  
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This sudden and unexpected heart attack strikes when your heart stops beating without any warning. It may be due to defective electrical activity in the heart. @Shutterstock

Many people sometimes suffer from a heart attack despite having no indications and symptoms. And, this is one of the top ‘silent killer’ of men. They rarely notice the symptoms that may indicate that a cardiac attack is coming soon. But now, a new study at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center says that half of all men who experience sudden cardiac arrest actually notice symptoms within the weeks before it strikes. This sudden and unexpected heart attack strikes when your heart stops beating without any warning. It may be due to defective electrical activity in the heart. Also Read - Heart attack in men: Extreme exhaustion could be a warning sign, here's how to keep your heart safe

This is not the same as a heart attack. In a normal heart attack, you are aware that it may happen because you have blockage in arteries that restrict blood flow to the heart muscle. If immediate treatment is not started with a defibrillator, death can occur in a few minutes time. Researchers of the above-mentioned study say that only about 7 per cent survive it. The risk also increases significantly with age. Underlying health conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure can also put you at risk. Also Read - Cricketer Dies of a Heart Attack - Know if Heart Conditions are Common Among Athletes



Let us look at a few warning signs of silent heart attack that may be easily missed or mistaken for something else. The usual symptoms of chest pain and trouble breathing may not even appear in patients who suffer from this attack. Also Read - Too much or too less sleep can increase heart disease risk, finds study

Abdominal and back pain, nausea and vomiting

According to researchers, about 20 per cent patients reported symptoms like abdominal and back pain, nausea and vomiting. Many people mistake these signs as digestive problems like gas and indigestion. Sometimes, you may also attribute it to changes in weather. But if you are alert and suspect something, call an ambulance immediately. It can save your life.

Flu-like symptoms

The same study says that 10 per cent of survivors reported flu-like symptoms. Since flu is quite common, it is very easy to mistake this symptom.

Loss of consciousness

This is one of the most common warning signs of a silent heart attack. Sometimes, you may also feel uncharacteristically tied and experience excessive sweating too. If you have never had any heart problems, it is easy to ignore these symptoms.

Published : January 9, 2020 6:51 pm | Updated:January 10, 2020 11:42 am
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