Dr Sanjay Kumar

  By  Dr. Sanjay Kumar  in CTVS at Paras Hospital Gurgaon, Paras Hospitals East & Patna. Heart Attack in Young and Middle-Aged Indians: A Growing Concern India has one of the highest rates of coronary artery disease (CAD) globally, accounting for nearly 20% of all heart disease-related deaths worldwide. Alarmingly, Indians face a  3 to 20 times higher risk  of developing heart disease compared to many other populations. While 23% of heart disease and stroke-related deaths in Western populations occur before the age of 70, the figure  rises to 52% among Indians , indicating a serious early-onset trend. Moreover, Indians tend to develop heart conditions  5 to 10 years earlier  than other ethnic groups. One major contributor to this growing crisis, particularly among young adults, is the rising prevalence of unhealthy dietary habits, including increased consumption of processed and fast foods. Sedentary lifestyles, stress, and poor routine h...

  Understanding Risk Factors for Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) Just like maintaining good health requires certain dos and don’ts, keeping your heart strong means being aware of the factors contributing to  coronary artery disease (CAD) . These risk factors fall into two main categories:   Modifiable Risk Factors  – Can be managed or changed.   Non-Modifiable Risk Factors  – This cannot be controlled but still impacts heart health. Modifiable Risk Factors You can improve these lifestyle and health-related factors with conscious effort: Smoking  – Damages blood vessels, reduces oxygen levels and leads to plaque buildup in arteries. Unhealthy Diet  – High-fat, sugary, and processed foods increase cholesterol, blood pressure, and obesity risks. Lack of Exercise  – Inactivity weakens the heart and raises the risk of hypertension, obesity, and diabetes.Excess Weight – Extra body fat strains the heart and contributes to high cholesterol, blood press...