Cardiologist explains how to recognise silent heart attack before it is too late

Silent heart attacks may have mild or no noticeable symptoms, increasing the risk of future complications. Therefore, understanding the warning signs can help.

Silent heart attacks can be deadly if left untreated, as they might not receive prompt medical attention. If you're concerned about silent heart attacks, Dr Bimal Chhajer, a cardiologist specialising in non-invasive cardiology, shared a blog about it on his website, Saaol.com, on June 5.

It was titled, 'Recognising pre-heart attack symptoms: what your body is telling you'. Also read | Bengaluru cardiologist warns of early heart disease, shares warning signs and preventive measures to protect your heart

Recognising pre-heart attack symptoms can help prevent life-threatening damage.

According to him, heart disease is a leading cause of death worldwide, and a heart attack can be fatal if not treated promptly. Fortunately, the body often gives early warnings before a heart attack occurs.

Know your body's warning signs

In the blog, the cardiologist wrote, “Recognising those pre-heart attack symptoms can help save lives by enabling timely medical intervention. Common heart attack symptoms include chest pain, pain radiating to the arms, neck, jaw, or back, shortness of breath, cold sweats, nausea, and lightheadedness. Never disregard symptoms like dizziness, bodily aches, exhaustion, or chest pain. Additionally, silent heart attack signs may be mild and go unnoticed, increasing the risk of future complications. Understanding these warning signs and adopting healthy lifestyle changes can help prevent heart disease and protect your heart’s health.”