Heart Attack Pain Lessens if Chronic High Blood Pressure Exists

One of the major signs one is having a heart attack is chest pain. This warning signal may save a life!

However, patients with chronic high blood pressure have less ischemic pain (i.e. pain with heart attack); therefore, mortality may be significantly higher.

Patients with chronic high blood pressure may be at risk for a heart attack that is a silent killer.


Psychophysiology, 44 (2007),
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