We are seeing young patients gradually suffering from heart attacks, warn health experts

New Delhi: After a Noida engineer collapsed while playing cricket, concern has risen among health experts, who have warned the youth, especially those suffering from diabetes, hypertension and other diseases, to be extra careful. At a time when cases of heart attacks are increasing.

According to Dr. Atul Mathur, Executive Director, Cardiology at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, cases of heart attacks at a young age are increasing. Recently, a video went viral on social media, in which a man was shown falling on the field while playing cricket in Noida. The man, identified as Vikas Negi – an engineer – ran to the other side of the pitch to take a run, but fell in the middle.

Doctors said the man was given cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) by other players present at the scene, but he died of a heart attack. “We are gradually seeing younger patients suffering from heart attacks, mostly due to inflammation due to mental stress, smoking, pollution, viral diseases including post-Covid situation.

Paying proper attention to these factors is essential to stay safe, especially for people with diabetes, high blood pressure, or a strong family history of heart disease,” said Dr Atul.
Health expert said, cases of cardiac arrest increase during winter. “Every year we see a rise in heart attacks during winter,” he said. “This is mainly caused by low physical activity, especially eating junk food and sweets, increased blood pressure due to exposure to cold and spasm in the heart arteries (coronary arteries).” ,
“Heart attacks are on the rise among young adults under 40 – including those in their 20s and 30s,” said Dr Ashwini Mehta, senior cardiologist, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital. “The most common reason for this is the poor lifestyle of the youth. Physical inactivity, lack of adequate sleep, pollution, consumption of fast food and smoking are the major causes. “Knowing what is driving the increase in heart attacks in young adults can help us prevent them.” Health and prevention of heart disease.” Dr Ashwani said.