What’s common between Sushmita Sen (actor), Sunil Grover (comedian), Shreyas Talpade (actor), Remo D’Souza (Choreographer), and Saif Ali Khan (actor)? Other than being Indian celebrities, fitness freaks, and under the age of 40 years at some point, there is a vital connecting point with these young adults.

Each one has suffered a massive HEART ATTACK and survived with timely tests and treatment.

Causes of heart attacks in young people

Causes of heart attacks in young people

A few celebs were not so fortunate despite being young and healthy. In this list are, ace comedian Raju Shrivastava, actor Puneeth Rajkumar, director Raj Kaushal, singer KK, and actor Chiranjeevi Sarja. They all collapsed after complaining of chest pain, suffocation and exhaustion. They are now posters for heart attack prevention for young adults, who idolise them.

These medical cases have occurred in the last two years, thus putting the focus on other young Indian adults under attack from the silent killer.

Causes of heart attacks in young adults

Causes of heart attacks in young adults

What causes heart attacks in young people?

Why is cardiac screening in young adults very important today?

Avigna Diagnostics, based in Hyderabad, is a full-fledged testing centre for diagnosing and detecting heart problems. We encourage you to browse the following information seriously, whether you are under 40 years old or above. It refers to the underlying causes and prevention along with essential screening for optimal heart functioning.

Almost 10 years ago, anyone above 40 years coming to a hospital with chest pain symptoms was not very common. Curiously, after COVID-19, the cases have gone up. Common causes are related to unhealthy lifestyles, bad dietary habits, smoking, over-exercising or working. Mental stress is adding to the woes.

The above-mentioned celebs have gym memberships, controlled diets, and life management. That is why some of them survived the attacks. However, other young adults are not so lucky. In recent years, back-to-back incidences of dying young have compelled us to take our heartbeats seriously.

Taking breaks from work, reducing consumption of steroids, and hardcore exercises help in staying clear of fatal heart diseases.

Gym memberships connected to medical testing should become compulsory as a safety feature. Some doctors have gone to the extent of asking for installations of Automated External Defibrillators (AED) in public places. Young people are prone to consuming steroids, supplements, and medication without consulting doctors.

As part of fitness plans, it is now essential to undergo medical check-ups. They reveal heart anomalies and prevent sudden collapses.

Common indications for going for tests include shortness of breath, pain in the chest, sweating, and numbness. Timely diagnosis to detect heart conditions under the age of 40 brings is now essential.

Depending on the symptoms, a doctor may advise patients to undergo imaging, give blood samples, and monitor heart rates. All tests for diagnosing heart conditions eventually provide a wealth of information to stay healthy and fit.

  • Angiogram– x-ray
  • CTA– Combination of scan and IV procedure
  • MRA-To check blood vessels by inserting a catheter. It is invasive and less painful.
  • Resting radionuclide angiogram checks for heart chamber motion. Muscle movement is recorded.
  • Arteriogram– x-ray of the blood vessels to check blockages, ballooning, or narrowing.

 Blood Tests

  • Cardiac enzymes (including troponin and creatine kinase),
  • C-reactive protein (CRP), fibrinogen, homocysteine, lipoproteins, triglycerides,
  • Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP)
  • Prothrombin

These tests will confirm if a heart attack has taken place. It will also help the doctor to understand if coronary disease has set in and time taken for a blood clot to develop.

When patients come to our lab, the technicians take blood samples for total cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL, and CBC. If you have ever faced shortness of breath or chest pain, consult your primary physician or cardiologist. Preventing yet another heart attack is crucial, and we can be of help with accurate diagnostic tests.


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