An analysis in Jayadeva Institute of Cardio-vascular Sciences in the last 5 years- all aged below 40 revealed that, 30%of the people did not face any risk factors or family history, 51% were smokers, 10% conventional risk factors, 15% had a strong family history of premature heart attack. This institution has recorded 22% increase in heart attack among youngsters in the last few years.
Adding to this, conventional factors like diabetes, smoking, family history, blood pressure and sedentary lifestyle doctors said stress air and soil pollution also are the main causes. Covid also contributed marginal rise in heart attacks. Proper and early risk factor and managing life style are the solutions to prevent heart attacks.
We have to take the preventive measures from childhood, the doctor C.N. Manjunath added, those with a strong family history of heart attack and multiple comorbidities should take precautions and undergo regular medical check. Apart from quitting smoking and alcohol and keeping diabetes and BP under control, stress management is extremely important. Only medicine cannot reduce stress or disease.
CPR training needed: There is a need to create awareness and train common people about cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) said Dr. Manjunath, director of Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardio-vascular Sciences and Research. CPR is an emergency procedure which can help save a person’s life if breathing or heart stops.
