The Silent Heart Attack
Patient Profile:
Age: 62
Gender: Male
History: Diabetes and high blood pressure
The Story:
Mr. Rahman felt only mild indigestion and tiredness after dinner. He brushed it off as acidity. The next morning, when the fatigue worsened and he experienced shortness of breath, his family rushed him to the hospital.
Findings:
ECG revealed ST-segment changes
Troponin test confirmed a heart attack
Management:
Doctors performed an emergency angioplasty and inserted a stent.
Lesson:
Not all heart attacks come with severe chest pain. Patients with diabetes often experience “silent” symptoms. Always listen to your body and don’t ignore unusual fatigue or indigestion.