Heart attacks, cardiac arrest, as well as other cardiovascular
disorders have long been a serious public health concern, but it is only
recently that a rising number of cardiovascular problems in the younger
population has been detected and recorded. While doctors and medical
professionals have yet to find convincing solutions to such events, they have
identified a few aspects that may be contributing to them.
What is
a heart attack, exactly?
According to Dr. Sudhir Pillai, a consultant in cardiology
at P.D Hinduja Hospital in Mahim, Mumbai, a heart attack or myocardial
infarction occurs when a blockage or blood clot forms within the arteries,
blocking blood flow to the heart.
The coronary arteries can narrow and cause a heart attack if
blood flow to the heart is unexpectedly restricted due to plaque formation,
which is caused by fatty deposits, including cholesterol. However, because most
heart attacks are deadly, they require prompt medical attention.
What
causes heart attacks in youngsters?
Cardiovascular disorders have existed since the beginning of
mankind. It's not something that's just been diagnosed or found; it's been
doing havoc for quite some time. Heart disorders, however, have discovered a
way to harm the younger population as well, straying from their usual pattern
of targeting the elderly and those with pre-existing heart ailments. This has
sparked worry and prompted questions about the science underlying it.
Even though there is no specific age at which you are more
likely to have a heart attack, your lifestyle choices, nutrition plans, gym
routines, and stress management can all affect your chances.
According
to doctors, these are the reasons:
According to Dr. Vanita Arora, Senior Consultant, Cardiac
Electrophysiologist, and Interventional Cardiologist at Apollo Hospitals in New
Delhi, "These days, young individuals do not have regular heart checks.
People begin going to the gym without first getting a pre-cardiac checkup, and
then undertake weight training, which increases the thickness of the heart,
treadmill workouts, and cross-training. Some even take substances that are
harmful to the heart and cause arrhythmia."
According to Dr. Pillai, "Because of increasing
cholesterol or other genetic variables, people in their twenties gradually
begin to develop minor blockages. When a person is confronted with an acutely
stressful event, engages in significant physical exertion without preparation,
or is subjected to severe biological stressors such as infection, the exertion
on the heart causes clots to form near existing blockages, leading to clots and
possibly a heart attack."
"While an increase in heart disease has been a
prominent and observable trend over the last decade, the increase in instances
last year is more worrying," Dr. Pillai says. "Most healthcare
specialists recognize this rise as a direct result of Covid-19 because the
condition has such a negative impact on the patient's blood vessels," he
says.
Is it enough
to exercise and eat well? Is there a role for hereditary factors?
There is little doubt that leading a healthy lifestyle will
help prevent cardiovascular disease as well as diabetes, hypertension, high
cholesterol, and hyperglycemia, among other chronic disorders. Exercise and a
well-balanced diet are both important in preventing sickness. However, there is
more to it than meets the eye, especially with the increasing number of young
cardiac patients who are more conscious and knowledgeable.
According to Dr. Pillai, a significant portion of the Indian
population is genetically predisposed to these issues, which can lead to
cardiovascular disease.
"This hereditary transmission of cardiovascular disease
is most usually reported to be transmitted primarily through the father's side
rather than the mother's," he explains.
He also adds that this genetic transmission affects the
younger generation 5-10 years before it affects their parents in the preceding
generation. There isn't much that can be done once a genetic pattern has been
established to totally avoid cardiovascular disease, although risk factors can
be reduced.
Are
mental pressures a factor?
Stress and worry are frequently associated with cardiovascular
disease.
According to studies, elevated cortisol levels caused by
long-term stress can make a person more susceptible to high blood cholesterol,
triglycerides, blood sugar, and hypertension. According to specialists, these
are common heart disease risk factors.
Dr. Arora claims that "Young people are under a lot of
stress, including performance-related stress, urbanization-related stress, and
lifestyle-related stress, all of which can contribute to smoking, drinking, and
bad food habits and patterns. This puts a strain on the heart, which can lead
to a heart attack, cardiac arrest, or arrhythmia."
Preventative
measures
"It's better to prevent than to cure," says.
Greetings, Dr. Arora.
"The most important thing is to have a heart
examination. If a person has a strong family history of heart problems, a cardiologist
or a cardiac electrophysiologist should be consulted."
"Changing one's sedentary lifestyle, reducing excess
sugar consumption, monitoring lipids, controlling fat consumption, and quitting
smoking and drinking, which all increase the risk of cardiovascular
disease," Dr. Pillai advises.
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