{"id":5595,"date":"2025-08-16T07:28:10","date_gmt":"2025-08-16T07:28:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/16\/are-you-at-risk-of-a-silent-heart-attack-know-the-symptoms-and-how-to-prevent-it-health-and-fitness-news\/"},"modified":"2025-08-16T07:28:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-16T07:28:10","slug":"are-you-at-risk-of-a-silent-heart-attack-know-the-symptoms-and-how-to-prevent-it-health-and-fitness-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/16\/are-you-at-risk-of-a-silent-heart-attack-know-the-symptoms-and-how-to-prevent-it-health-and-fitness-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Are You At Risk Of A Silent Heart Attack? Know The Symptoms And How To Prevent It | Health and Fitness News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"story-9508631\">\n<p><span class=\"jsx-730caffcddfd709\">Last Updated:<\/span><time class=\"jsx-730caffcddfd709\">August 16, 2025, 12:52 IST<\/time><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"asubttl-9508631\" class=\"jsx-4625396a04d15488 jsx-664674096 asubttl-schema\">A silent heart attack can strike without clear symptoms, making it deadlier. Fatigue, breathlessness, or heartburn-like signs may be warning signals. Don\u2019t ignore them<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jsx-45a692afa6f47900 artsharwrp\">\n<div id=\"artshare\" class=\"jsx-45a692afa6f47900 artshare\">\n<div class=\"jsx-45a692afa6f47900 stickdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-45a692afa6f47900 deskwrapstkdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-45a692afa6f47900 fontchange\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/font.svg\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" alt=\"font\" class=\"jsx-45a692afa6f47900 lazyload\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4625396a04d15488 jsx-664674096 amimg\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A silent heart attack doesn\u2019t shout, it whispers and learning to listen to its signs could save your life. (News18)&#10;\" title=\"A silent heart attack doesn\u2019t shout, it whispers and learning to listen to its signs could save your life. (News18)&#10;\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1627283897_news18_logo-1200x800.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=400&amp;height=225\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"jsx-4625396a04d15488 jsx-664674096\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A silent heart attack doesn\u2019t shout, it whispers and learning to listen to its signs could save your life. (News18)\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"0\" class=\"story_para_0\">Heart-related illnesses are on the rise across the globe, with heart attacks becoming increasingly common, not just among the elderly, but alarmingly, among younger people too.<\/p>\n<p id=\"1\" class=\"story_para_1\">What\u2019s even more dangerous is the rise in silent heart attacks, a condition that shows little to no warning signs but can be fatal if left unnoticed.<\/p>\n<h2>What Is A Silent Heart Attack?<\/h2>\n<p id=\"3\" class=\"story_para_3\">A silent heart attack occurs when the blood supply to the heart is blocked, just like in a typical heart attack, but without the usual red-flag symptoms like intense chest pain or breathlessness.<\/p>\n<p id=\"4\" class=\"story_para_4\">This lack of obvious signs makes it far more dangerous, as it often goes undiagnosed until it\u2019s too late.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Are Silent Heart Attacks More Dangerous?<\/h2>\n<p id=\"6\" class=\"story_para_6\">According to <em>The Economic Times<\/em>, silent heart attacks are particularly lethal because most patients mistake the signs for everyday ailments, such as acidity, fatigue, or a mild flu.<\/p>\n<p id=\"7\" class=\"story_para_7\">By the time medical help is sought (if at all), the damage to the heart may already be irreversible.<\/p>\n<h2>What Might A Patient Feel Before A Silent Heart Attack?<\/h2>\n<p id=\"9\" class=\"story_para_9\">Some people experience vague or mild symptoms that don\u2019t seem severe enough to warrant concern. These may include:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"listOncontentArticleUL\">\n<li>A sensation similar to heartburn<\/li>\n<li>Mild chest discomfort mistaken for a muscle strain<\/li>\n<li>Cold or flu-like symptoms<\/li>\n<li>General fatigue or dizziness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Subtle Symptoms Of A Silent Heart Attack<\/h2>\n<p id=\"12\" class=\"story_para_12\">Keep an eye out for these lesser-known symptoms:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"listOncontentArticleUL\">\n<li>Persistent tiredness or stress<\/li>\n<li>Breathlessness even with minimal physical activity<\/li>\n<li>Light chest pain or pressure<\/li>\n<li>Indigestion-like stomach discomfort<\/li>\n<li>Headaches or dizziness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Who Is At A Greater Risk Of A Silent Heart Attack?<\/h2>\n<p id=\"15\" class=\"story_para_15\">Certain individuals are more prone to experiencing silent heart attacks, especially those with:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"listOncontentArticleUL\">\n<li>Diabetes<\/li>\n<li>Obesity<\/li>\n<li>Family history of heart disease<\/li>\n<li>High blood pressure or cholesterol<\/li>\n<li>A sedentary lifestyle<\/li>\n<li>A previous heart attack<\/li>\n<li>Tobacco use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Prevention Is Key<\/h2>\n<p id=\"18\" class=\"story_para_18\">Routine health check-ups, regular physical activity, a balanced diet, and being mindful of your body\u2019s subtle signals can go a long way in reducing risk. If you or someone you know is in a high-risk group, don\u2019t ignore even minor discomfort.<\/p>\n<p id=\"19\" class=\"story_para_19\">A silent heart attack doesn\u2019t shout, it whispers. Learning to listen could save your life.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-4625396a04d15488 jsx-664674096 artcta\">\n<div style=\"font-family:Inter;font-size:17px;line-height:29px\">\n<div style=\"font-family:Inter;font-size:17px;line-height:29px\"><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news18.co\/gnps-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here<\/a> to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. 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