And in the long run, silent heart attacks appear to be just as deadly as diagnosed ones.
A 2018 study in JAMA Cardiology found participants with a silent heart attack fared progressively worse over time. After 10 years, about half of them had died – the same death rate as participants who had a recognized heart attack.
Experts stress the need to educate the public about the more subtle symptoms of a heart attack and to not ignore them. Seeking early medical attention is important.
Since being diagnosed with a silent heart attack, Butts, now 77, has had surgery for breast cancer and recovered from COVID-19.
“She is very tough,” her daughter said. “Women spend so much of their time taking care of other people that they ignore their own pain.”
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By Robert Kozak
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