They are preceded by subtle and silent signs, sometimes days or weeks in advance.
The problem?
These signs are easily overlooked.
We attribute it to stress.
We chalk it up to age.
We simply chalk it up to a long day.
But perhaps your heart is calling for help.
Let’s talk about the signs to look out for, the things to take seriously, and when to call 112 (or 911 in the US), not Google.
Because in the event of a heart attack…
Every minute counts.
The 7 Silent Warning Signs (submitted by cardiologists):
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Wait and see if it works.
Take aspirin without medical advice (unless otherwise directed).
Paramedics can:
Begin treatment in the ambulance.
Perform an ECG on site.
Notify the hospital so they can prepare.
The first 90 minutes after the onset of symptoms represent the critical window of opportunity to save the heart muscle.
Who is at risk?
Although anyone can have a heart attack, the risk increases with:
High blood pressure
High cholesterol
Diabetes
Smoking
Obesity
A family history of heart disease
Age (men over 45, women over 55)
But young people are not immune either—especially given the rising rates of obesity and stress.
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