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Data regarding the prevalence and risk factors of SMI were discussed, along with the different mechanistic processes behind it; also, methods for screening and diagnosis are exposed, namely electrocardiographic stress test, stress echocardiography, and single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT). The silent nature of the condition presumes that patients are diagnosed at a more advanced stage, and screening high-risk patients for early management is essential. Education of patients is necessary, and medical management along with cardiac rehabilitation is valid for mild cases, whereas patients with moderate-to-severe myocardial ischemia might require a more invasive approach. SMI is relatively common, diagnostic approach offers data regarding the presence of ischemia along with its anatomic extent, providing important prognostic value. 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