Why young Indians are dying of heart attacks despite feeling perfectly healthy
This article explores the rising trend of sudden heart attacks among seemingly healthy young Indians. It highlights expert insights from Dr. Devi Shetty, who explains that many cardiac issues are silent and asymptomatic, debunking the myth that feeling healthy equates to having a healthy heart.
Why it matters
It challenges public misconceptions about heart health and emphasizes the necessity of medical screenings regardless of physical fitness levels.
A young man finishes a workout and suddenly collapses. A marathon runner falls just before the finish line. Someone in their early 30s complains of slight discomfort and never makes it to the hospital. These incidents have become disturbingly familiar in India.It has left many people asking the same question: Why are seemingly healthy young people dying of heart attacks?According to renowned cardiac surgeon Dr Devi Shetty, the answer is far more complicated than simply blaming modern lifestyles. Speaking in an interview with ANI, he pointed out that many heart attacks are not actually "sudden." They are simply silent.One of the most striking observations he shared was this:"Nearly 50 percent of the patients with blockage in the coronary arteries have no symptoms. Nearly 50 percent develop a heart attack without any previous chest pain, especially diabetics."That single statement changes the way heart disease should be viewed.
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