What is a silent heart attack?

martymod | 22:28 Fri 14th Mar 2008 | Science

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My mother in law has been told she's had a silent heart attack recently. In laymans terms what is it?

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Clanad

Some. fairly rare "heart attacks" can be nearly pain free... hence the term "silent"...

Check here for more information:

http://www.silentheartattack.org/

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drdave690

Im assuming your Mother is Diabetic.
A Silent Heart attack is due to the sensation of pain being muted by the effects of diabetes. In Diabetics, the blood carries too much glucose (untreated) which causes peripheral nerve damage, thus lowering the sensation of pain.
Keep it in check.
Dr Dave

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