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Heart attack is one of the biggest health risks in the world. But sometimes it’s a risk that goes unfelt and unnoticed. And that’s a huge problem.

 

 

You probably know by now how dangerous heart attacks are. You know that you need to protect the health of your heart and avoid things that put it under strain. You may even know what warning signs to look out for in case of heart problems or attack. But sometimes, knowing all of this isn’t enough to protect you. If you’ve never heard of a silent heart attack, then here’s why they’re so dangerous.

 

What is a Silent Heart Attack?

If you have a silent heart attack, it basically means that you have a heart attack without noticing. That’s right, you can experience such a deadly event without common symptoms like:

 

• Chest pain
• Tightness or pain in the chest, back, or arm
• Lightheadedness
• Fatigue
• Abnormal heartbeat

 

In some cases of silent heart attacks there are no symptoms at all. And in others, the symptoms are mild and temporary and are easily dismissed or attributed to something else. This presents an obvious danger to your health.

 

Researchers estimate that around 45% of cases fall under this silent heart attack banner. Potentially, this could mean that there are a lot of people walking around who don’t know they’ve had a heart attack.

 

The Real Health Risk of Silent Heart Attacks

Diagnosis is the problem when it comes to silent heart attacks. It can be diagnosed using the normal testing methods but knowing to test is the problem. This confusion often delays treatment. It also means that victims aren’t told about the danger, so can’t make essential lifestyle changes to reduce it.

 

And finally, if you don’t know that you’ve had a heart attack, you probably aren’t looking for warning signs. This could further delay treatment and could even be deadly.

 

Lower Your Heart Attack Risk

You can’t always know exactly what’s happening with your body. That’s why you need to have an ongoing plan in place to lower your health risk. Some essential elements of this plan should be:

 

• Have a regular health evaluation with your doctor
• Monitor your health risks at home and take note of any changes
• Take note of any new symptoms, no matter how weak or vague they might be

 

A new way to monitor your health is through biomarkers. Biomarkers like LVEDP measure fluid dynamics inside the veins to evaluate the health of the heart. These measurements are taken non-invasively using your phone. These tools won’t solve the problem. But regular use can give you a clearer picture of your health and the condition of your heart.

 

The Takeaway

There are lots of devices and technology that promise to monitor heart health and lower your health risk. They can be of varying use when it comes to health monitoring. However, they should never be used for diagnosis.

 

If you’re concerned about your heart, then see your doctor immediately. And if you experience symptoms of a heart attack, don’t delay. Waiting could mean the difference between the best and the worse outcome. Call 911 immediately. If you’re wrong, little harm done. But if you’re right, you could save your own life.

 

 

If you’re concerned about your blood pressure or any other aspect of your health, use  HomeLab to help you keep track of your condition and any changes you make to your life.

 

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