Why Are Some Heart Attacks 'Silent?'

A silent heart attack is a heart attack that happens without causing noticeable symptoms—or at least, without causing symptoms so severe that the victim cannot ignore them.

Why Are Some Heart Attacks 'Silent?' Given its usual symptoms, it may be surprising to hear that a heart attack can be "silent." What does this truly mean? READ NOW  READ THESE NEXT The Many Causes of Chest Pain MORE What to Do If You're at High Risk for Heart Disease MORE Checklist: Staying Healthy After a Heart Attack MORE A DOTDASH BRAND You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Healthy Heart newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2017 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.