Jammu, June 10 -- Dr. Deepankar Vatsa, Consultant - Cardiology, Yatharth Hospital, Greater Noida

Heart attacks have long been associated with dramatic chest pain and older age. But in recent years, a silent and deeply concerning trend has emerged as young adults in their 20s, 30s, and early 40s are increasingly falling victim to heart attacks, and in many cases, without any warning signs at all. These are called silent heart attacks, and they can be just as dangerous, if not more than the typical ones.

What Is a Silent Heart Attack?

A silent heart attack, or silent myocardial infarction, occurs when the blood supply to a part of the heart is blocked, but the person feels little to no symptoms. Unlike the stereotypical image of someone ...