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Heart attack kills one person every 33 seconds in India.
| "India is currently witnessing nearly two million heart attacks a year and majority of the victims are youngsters," said Doctor |
| One person dies every 33 seconds owing to an heart attack in India, says a top city cardiologist, adding that the deadly condition is making Indians its victim 10 years ahead of the people in the West. |
| "India is currently witnessing nearly two million heart attacks a year and majority of the victims are youngsters," said Doctor |
| "Men living in cities are three times more prone to heart attacks than people living in villages. As for women, the risk rises significantly after menopause," Mehta told the gathering. |
| Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) or "bad" cholesterol is the leading factor for heart attacks. |
| "Any discomfort or any exertions that a person experiences after walking, particularly if it persists after taking rest, could be linked to heart and should not be ignored but should be immediately taken care," Doctor noted. |
| Citing a latest World Health Organization (WHO) report that said India has the highest rate of cardiac arrests in the world, Doctor said that with timely interventions, heart diseases are preventable. |
| "Healthy eating with consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables, coupled with daily exercise and a stress-free environment also can ward off heart attack risks," Doctor suggested. |
| Lifestyle changes like stress reduction, regular check-ups (including lipid profile) and adherence to medications are very important, Doctor stated. |