Silent Myocardial Infarction

Silent Myocardial Infarction (SMI): 

We had discussed about Unstable Angina on page 13, on this page that is page 14,we will look into Silent Myocardial Infarction as one of the heart diseases, informing the sufferers or those who require information about its: causes, symptoms, stages, medical treatment, and natural remedies etc which are widely sourced globally from network providers like: google search, bing.com, verizon.com, AT &T.com, Vivo.com, orange africa & middle east.com,, and MTN.com  among others, this is done in order to find lasting solution to their prevailing hailment. 

It’s also called silent heart attack,  it is as damaging as traditional heart attack. 

Causes: 

It’s usually caused by blockage in the coronary arteries as result of the followings:

1,Atherosclerosis: Plaque buildup in the arteries. 

2,Blood clot: A blood plague in the coronary artery ruptures,  causing a blood clot to form.

3,Spasms in the coronary arteries 

Symptoms: These include:

1,Asymptomatic: No noticeable symptoms 

2 Mild symptoms: Mild chest discomfort or pains, shortness of breath, or fatigue. 

3,Diagnosis: It’s diagnosed through electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG), Enchocardiogram or  cardiac MRI.

Medical treatment:

 This involves a combination of medications and procedures, including:

1,Beta blockers: To show the heart rate and reduce blood pressure. 

2,Antiplatelet agents: To prevent blood clots from forming. 

3,Angioplasty: A procedure to open blocked coronary arteries. 

4,Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG):A surgical procedure to bypass blocked coronary arteries. 

Natural remedies:These include:

1,Omega-3 fatty acids: Found in fatty fish, flaxseed, and walnuts, they help reduce inflammation and improve heart health. 

2,Turmeric: It contains curicumin ,a powerful  anti-inflammatory compound that can help reduce inflammation and improve heart health. 

3,Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10): It helps to improve energy production in the heart and reduces oxidative stress. 

4,Turmeric: It contains curiccumin ,an inflammatory compound that helps reduce inflammation. 

Exercises: These include:

1,Brisk-walking: Aim for atleast 30 minutes per session, five days a week. 

2,Swimming: A low-impact exercise that can help improve cardiovascular health. 

3,Cycling: Stationary cycling or using a recumbent bike, is an effective way to improve cardiovascular health. 

Healing time:: It varies from one individual to another depending on the severity of the conditions and the effectiveness of treatment, With proper medical treatment and lifestyle changes, most people recover from "SIM" within a few weeks to few months.  

Conclusion: Silent Myocardial Infarction requires urgent medical attention. Understanding the causes, symptoms,and stages, individuals can reduce their risk and improve their heart health.