Silent angina, also known as painless myocardial ischemia, is a condition where the heart muscle doesn't receive enough blood and oxygen, but unlike typical angina, it doesn't cause chest pain or discomfort. This can be particularly concerning because individuals with silent angina may not realize they are experiencing an ischemic episode, which can lead to a heart attack without any prior warning. read more >>

Ischemia often causes chest pain or discomfort known as angina pectoris. What is silent ischemia? Many Americans may have ischemic episodes without knowing it. These people have ischemia without pain �� silent ischemia. They may have a heart attack with no prior warning.read more >>