Recent incidents of young people, in the age bracket of 25-40, suffering from heart attacks amid their everyday activities have led to a rise in concerns among people.
The phrase ‘heart attack’ has always been associated with elderly people. “Once regarded as an old man’s disease, heart attacks are not uncommon among young adults these days,” said Murali Krishna, chief cardiologist at Manipal Hospital in Vijayawada.
Risk factors could be many, including genetics, lifestyle, eating habits or stress levels. Eating junk food leads to an increase in cholesterol deposition in arteries.
