Heart Attack in Men – Signs & Symptoms
Men are more likely than women to have a heart attack, as well as more likely than women to have a heart attack earlier in life. Symptoms can vary from person to person. Do not ignore early symptoms. Even when you’re not sure, seek emergency care right away.
Signs & Symptoms of Heart Attack in Men
- cold sweat
- dizziness/feeling light-headed
- rapid/irregular heartbeat
- shortness of breath even when resting
- chest pain/pressure, squeezing sensation, intermittent or constant & intense
- stomach discomfort not unlike indigestion
- upper body pain/discomfort, including arms, left shoulder, back, neck, or jaw
Silent heart attack symptoms
A silent heart attack occurs without the symptoms. No chest pain or shortness of breath. You may not even realise you’ve had a heart attack. Silent heart attack is more likely to happen to men, but it’s more likely to be fatal for women. A study published in the US medical journal Circulation, revealed that 45% of heart attacks are silent. After a silent heart attack, the heart will be left with scars. Muscle death has occurred and the future chance of fatal heart attack will have been increased by a factor of three. The next heart attack has a strong chance of leading to fatal cardiac arrest. Read more about Sudden Cardiac Arrest. As the name suggests, it is not easy to recognise if you have had a silent heart attack and as a result, adequate treatment may not be received in order to prevent another.Read the Full Article
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