silent myocardial infarction


si·lent my·o·car·di·al in·farc·tion

infarction that produces none of the characteristic symptoms and signs of myocardial infarction.

si·lent my·o·car·di·al in·farct·ion

(sī'lĕnt mī'ō-kahr'dē-ăl in-fahrk'shŭn) Infarct that produces none of the characteristic symptoms and signs of myocardial infarction.

silent myocardial infarction

Unrecognized myocardial infarction. The patient may experience difficulty breathing, heartburn, nausea, arm pain, or other atypical symptoms. See also: infarction