"All Chest Pains Should Not Be Ignored"

Dr. Srichandran L. is a Senior Consultant in the Department of Cardiology at MGM Healthcare, Chennai with 15 years of experience in the field of medicine. He specializes in advanced interventional cardiology and is skilled in performing high-risk complex angioplasties.

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What do you think contributes to the increase in the number of sudden cardiac deaths in the country?

The cause for increasing rate of heart disease among young Indians is clear and unmistakable: the swift urbanization of India. This issue is compounded by higher rates of smoking, including the proliferation of e-cigarettes, diabetes, elevated cholesterol levels, and hypertension are major factors contributing to heart disease in young Indians. Other factors including a sedentary lifestyle, obesity, an improper diet are prevalent risk factors that significantly elevate the risk of heart disease.

How can young individuals monitor their heart health proactively?