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I Accept Show Purposes. Table of Contents View All. Table of Contents. Cardiac Ischemia. Brain Ischemia. They may have a heart attack with no prior warning. People with angina also may have undiagnosed episodes of silent ischemia. In addition, people who have had previous heart attacks or those with diabetes are especially at risk for developing silent ischemia. Having an exercise stress test or wearing a Holter monitor — a battery-operated portable tape recording that measures and records your electrocardiogram ECG continuously, usually for hours — are two tests often used to diagnose this problem.
Other tests also may be used. Written by American Heart Association editorial staff and reviewed by science and medicine advisers. See our editorial policies and staff. Heart Attack. About Heart Attacks. Warning Signs of a Heart Attack. In coronary artery disease, the arteries that supply blood to your heart muscle become narrowed.
This can keep necessary blood from reaching portions of your heart muscle, causing damage. If you develop IC, the left ventricle in your heart will likely become enlarged, dilated, and weakened. A combination of lifestyle changes, medications, surgery, or other procedures may be recommended. Healthy lifestyle choices can help lower your risk of complications and reduce your chances of developing IC in the first place.
If blood flow becomes impaired due to coronary artery disease, you may experience:. IC is typically caused by a heart attack or coronary artery disease. Risk factors for these conditions include:. If your doctor suspects you have IC, expect to be referred to a heart specialist, also known as a cardiologist.
They will take your medical history and perform a physical examination, and they likely will order further tests to develop their diagnosis. Your doctor must first address the underlying cause of your IC in order to treat it. Most often the culprit is coronary artery disease. Doctors may recommend a combination of:. If you smoke your doctor will probably advise you to quit.
Avoiding drugs and drinking less alcohol is also likely in order. Rather, commit to developing long-term healthy habits. Your doctor may prescribe medications to help ease symptoms, prevent complications, and improve your heart function. Depending on your circumstances, they may prescribe:. Your doctor may also recommend surgery or other procedures involving your coronary arteries or other parts of your heart.
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