7 signs that you may have already had a HEART HEART attack and don't know it (SYMPTOMS OF A SILENT HEART ATTACK) Dona Maria, 62 years old, diabetic and overweight, was admitted to the emergency room, here in Brasília, with severe shortness of breath. The daughter decided to rush her to the hospital because she saw her mother's fingertips were purple. The doctor, seeing the patient's distressed face, examined her and noticed that the heart was very fast, and when listening to the lung, he heard that the right base was abolished.
He ordered a chest x-ray which showed a large pleural effusion. And when he asked for the electro, he saw that she was not having a heart attack at that moment, but he realized that the patient had already suffered a heart attack in the past and had burned the entire anterior wall of her heart. When the doctor asked Dona Maria when the heart attack had occurred, she and her daughter looked at each other.
She, shocked, spoke…. But I never felt anything. I never had chest pain.
How is it possible? Was the doctor wrong or right? One detail- the doctor was me.
Is it possible that she had a heart attack, never had chest pain or the classic symptoms of a heart attack? Yes. She had a silent heart attack.
And that's the subject of today's video. And what are the 7 signs that you may have already had a heart attack, and you don't know it. Look, this video is very important, it could save your life, or that of a friend or family member, so stay until the end.
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Let's go! Did you know that silent heart attacks are common? In fact, 20-45% of heart attacks are silent.
In other words, you could have a heart attack and not even know it. What is a silent heart attack? It is a heart attack that has few or no symptoms, which is why it is silent.
If you have symptoms, your symptoms do not have the same intensity as that of a classic heart attack, such as severe chest pain or intense oppression; that runs to the left arm, neck or jaw; That starts to make your clothes wet with sweat, that cold, sticky sweat, with shortness of breath and dizziness. No, the symptoms are much milder, very subtle, and can go unnoticed or confused with other less serious conditions. And that's a problem!
But is a silent heart attack a mini heart attack, or a near heart attack? No, a silent heart attack can be as dangerous as a classic heart attack or even more so. When a heart attack is not treated, it tends to leave scars and damage to the heart, it puts the person at greater risk than the person who had all the classic symptoms, he went to the emergency room at the right time, the doctor opened the artery because of the catheterization.
This person, if he acted quickly, has little or no consequences. In silent heart attacks, as the person did not know they should seek treatment, the blood flow to the heart was not restored quickly, no medication was given to the person, so the impact can be much greater. When does a heart attack happen?
The heart needs blood rich in oxygen and nutrients to perform its functions, such as pumping blood throughout the body. During an acute myocardial infarction there is an interruption in blood flow in the coronary arteries, which are like pipes that carry blood to our heart. Usually it is because of a fatty plaque that has ruptured.
So you don't need to have a big plate. It doesn't need to be ninety percent full. Recent studies show that 60% of infarctions occur in coronary arteries with plaques smaller than 50%.
The guy has 40% plaque, thinks everything is fine, and then has a heart attack? It's not that the plate grew from forty to 100% in 1 year. It's not usually like that.
It's just that the plate broke. It ruptured because he was experiencing stress, because of the cold, because he did more intense physical exercise than he could or even because he exerted himself excessively, like pushing a heavy piece of furniture that his wife ordered. .
. And he had a heart attack. When one of these plaques ruptures, blood platelets accumulate in an attempt to repair the damage, and form a clot.
Then that 40%, in a few minutes, becomes really 100%. We are talking about a pipe. The platelets clogged the pipe.
When this clot grows and partially or completely blocks 99% of the blood flow, it is a heart attack. With obstruction, the heart muscle suffers due to lack of blood and heart cells quickly begin to die. And why do some people die from a heart attack and others don't?
The severity of the infarction depends on several factors: whether the obstruction occurs in a main artery, such as the left main coronary artery or the anterior descending artery, or in a secondary artery; whether the obstruction is at the beginning of the artery or towards the end. If it is at the beginning, the damage is much greater. And whether the person has collateral circulation or not.
This is a problem for young people. Young people normally have no collateral circulation, and the damage is much greater. Cardiovascular disease causes 1 in 3 deaths among men and women every year – more than all cancers combined.
Fortunately, we can change this because 80% of cardiac events can be prevented with the right education and action. What are the 7 symptoms of a silent heart attack? 7th symptom - Indigestion or Abdominal Discomfort Many people confuse the symptoms of a silent heart attack with digestive problems.
Yes, I have gastritis that won't go away, I have nausea and vomiting because it's something I ate. And you can't even imagine your heart is in trouble. 6th Excessive Sweating The person begins to sweat for no apparent reason.
It's not even hot. She no longer has menopausal hot flashes. Excessive sweating without an apparent cause can be a sign that something is not right with your heart.
When the heart is under stress, it can trigger the sympathetic nervous system, the one responsible for the "fight or flight" response. This can lead to increased sweating, even if you are at rest. This type of sweat is different from normal sweat caused by heat or exercise; It is often described as "cold sweating.
" Studies show that up to 40% of people who have suffered a heart attack report having excessive sweating before the event, with no apparent cause. Don't ignore this sign. They can be an early warning from your body, indicating it's time to seek medical help.
5th symptom - Unexplained Fatigue You know that extreme tiredness that doesn't go away, even after a good night's sleep? It could be something more serious than you think. Unexplained fatigue is one of the most subtle and often ignored signs of a heart attack, especially when it occurs without an apparent cause.
Look at Dona Maria- She always thought that her constant fatigue was due to her age and weight. Ah, it's normal to feel tired at age 62, but what she didn't know was that this persistent tiredness could be a sign that her heart wasn't working well, possibly due to a heart attack that she had already suffered without realizing it. .
Fatigue occurred because the damaged heart was unable to pump blood efficiently throughout the body. This means that your muscles, and your brain, do not receive enough oxygen and nutrients, leaving you feeling exhausted even without having made any significant physical effort. 4th symptom- Chest discomfort The person does not feel chest pain well.
You think you have pulled a muscle in your pectoral or upper back. What does the person do? Take an anti-inflammatory.
Isn't it muscle pain? And this can greatly increase the risk of cardiovascular complications. Don't do that!
This discomfort may be intermittent and not necessarily very painful. 3rd symptom - Dizziness or Fainting When a person has had a silent heart attack, they may feel dizzy or even faint. How many patients have I discovered had a heart attack after fainting?
This may be a sign that your heart is not pumping blood effectively, resulting in less blood and oxygen reaching the brain, leading to a feeling of dizziness or even loss of consciousness. 2nd symptom- Flu Symptoms The person may think they are starting with the flu, and it could be a heart attack. This is more common in women.
This is because both the flu and a silent heart attack can have similar symptoms, such as fatigue, body aches, and general malaise. 1st symptom- Strange pains in the upper part of the body It could be discomfort in the jaw, upper back or arms—or even, as volleyball player Tande mentioned, pain in the ear! People asked me how he felt pain in his ear and was having a heart attack.
There, one of the symptoms. These symptoms can be subtle, even, but important, of a silent heart attack. They are often confused with other less serious conditions, which can delay seeking medical help.
These areas share the same nerve network with the heart. The person may find the sensation of pressure or closeness in the jaw to be a toothache or TMJ problem. You may think that the pain in your back was a strain and the discomfort in your arm was bursitis.
And the ear is an earache. Why are these symptoms important? You may have noticed that all 7 symptoms are easily confused with other, less serious causes.
People often don't realize they are experiencing a medical emergency. People who suffer silent heart attacks face greater risks of serious complications: * Heart failure: As they often do not seek immediate medical attention, the heart attack can cause greater damage to the heart. * Those who have had a silent heart attack have a 35% greater chance of developing heart failure—like Ms.
Maria. * Stroke: The risk of cerebrovascular accident (CVA) increases, as the heart can dilate and form clots, in addition to an increase in the incidence of atrial fibrillation. * Recurrence of heart attack: Without knowing that they have already suffered a heart attack, these people are three times more likely to experience another heart attack in the future.
These factors also increase the risk of sudden death. A survey carried out in 2018 revealed that around half of the individuals who survived a silent heart attack died within a decade after the event. How to prevent a silent heart attack?
1st and most important of all- Know your risk factors - family history (if you have siblings, father, mother who have suffered a heart attack, you are more at risk of having one) - Be aware of your blood pressure and cholesterol numbers. -You can't stay still. A sedentary lifestyle is a risk factor - Exercise regularly.
- Never Avoid smoking. - Keep your blood sugar under control if you are diabetic. And listen to your body.
If something is not right, it is very important that you seek medical help. Oh, I don't have health insurance. Go to UPA, to the health center.
It is your right as a Brazilian. You have to do at least an ECG, and if you can, cardiac enzymes too. Important Tips If you have risk factors, you should keep your most recent ECG with you.
In the past, the patient had to carry the electrocardiogram in their wallet, which is a bit cumbersome. Today you can take a photo and leave it on your cell phone. And don't devalue the symptoms - This is especially true for men, who always devalue the symptoms and never seek doctors, only when they are dying.
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