The Heart and Heart Attacks

https://www.heart.org/en/-/media/Files/Health-Topics/Heart-Attack/Heart-Attack-warning-signs-infographic.pdf?sc_lang=en https://www.heart.org/en/-/media/Files/Health-Topics/Answers-by-Heart/What-Are-the-Warning-Signs-of-Heart-Attack.pdf https://www.heart.org/en/-/media/Files/Health-Topics/Answers-by-Heart/How-Will-I-Recover-From-My-Heart-Attack.pdf https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-attack/about-heart-attacks/silent-ischemia-and-ischemic-heart-disease ISCHEMIA What is a silent heart attack? Many people have ischemic episodes without knowing it or having pain. This is called silent ischemia. They may have a heart attack with no warning. People with angina also may have undiagnosed episodes of silent ischemia. You may be at a high risk for developing silent ischemia if: • You have had previous heart attacks • You have diabetes Your health care professional may test your blood for: • Proteins and enzymes that show up when the heart muscle is damaged • Cholesterol levels Other tests could include: • Exercise stress test • Holter monitor • Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) • Echocardiogram • Chest X-ray • Cardiac MRI Other related links: https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/atorvastatin-oral-route/description/drg-20067003