Recognize these signs before a heart attack (Image Source: Freepik)
Lifestyle Desk, New Delhi. Do you know how rapidly heart attack cases have increased in India in the last few years? Statistics show that between 2014 and 2019, there has been a huge 50% increase in heart attack cases in the country. This figure is not only shocking but also a serious warning to all of us.
Today heart disease has become one of the leading causes of death in India. The reason behind this is none other than our changing lifestyle, hustle and bustle of cities, bad eating habits and lack of physical exercise. Problems like diabetes and obesity are further increasing this risk, making it a major health challenge.
Why does heart attack occur?
In simple words, heart attack occurs when there is a blockage in the coronary artery (coronary artery) that supplies blood to the heart muscle. This blockage is usually caused by a blood clot.
When that part of the heart stops getting oxygen, the cells there start dying. If it is not treated immediately, it can cause permanent damage to the heart or prove fatal.
"I'm feeling fine" - this is the biggest mistake
Often people think that if they do not feel any problem, then they are completely healthy, but the reality is different. Dr. Sudhir Kumar of Apollo Hospitals (trained at CMC Vellore) explains that 99% of heart attacks, strokes or heart failure cases are due to risks that were already present in the body, but were not identified. The early stages of heart disease grow silently and the person realizes it only when it is too late.
4 biggest 'silent' causes of heart attack
These four factors silently harm your body and increase your risk of heart attack:
Do not ignore these body signals
The body gives some signals before or during a heart attack, recognizing which can be life-saving:
How to strengthen your heart?
The good news is that the risk of heart attack can be significantly reduced with lifestyle changes and timely medical advice:
Remember, only awareness and a little caution can save you and your family from this serious disease.
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