A heart attack (myocardial infarction) occurs when the blood supply that provides oxygen to the heart muscle is significantly decreased or entirely cut off, often due to a clogged artery. Arteries can get clogged or narrowed due to the presence of plaque, which is made up of fat, cholesterol, and other chemicals. Because the heart needs oxygen to function, the heart muscle that has lost its blood supply begins to suffer. The extent of cardiac damage depends on the size of the area affected by the blocked artery and the duration between the heart attack and treatment.

Heart disease (the umbrella term for which heart attack is one subset) kills nearly one in every five adults between the ages of 25 and 64. Young men are the most vulnerable, while young women are vulnerable in a unique way: while men are more likely to have a heart attack, young women are 1.6 times more likely to die in the year following a heart attack. Dr. Sujay Shad, Best Cardiac Surgeon in India at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, also added that, ‘women are more likely than men to have diabetes which increases the risk of complications from a cardiac attack.

Heart attacks are on the rise in young Indians, with sedentary lifestyles as a primary cause. Obesity has increased in this age group in general throughout the years. Less movement in addition to less exercise and worse food choices equals poorer health outcomes, including more heart attacks.


In this article Dr. Sujay Shad, has discussed in detail why heart problems are rising among young Indians, signs of heart attack, and reasons for it.


Signs of Heart Problems in Young Adults

Heart attacks might seem different to different individuals. It may feel like pressure, pain, or a squeezing or burning sensation in the middle of the chest or upper abdomen, especially with exertion. People frequently confuse acid reflux with heart problems, but they may be distinguished. One of the main differences is that patients will experience an increase in heart symptoms in response to exercise. When heart symptoms worsen, pain or a burning sensation may spread to the jaw, arm, or back.


A heart attack may affect women differently than it does men. Women are more likely than men to experience less obvious heart attack symptoms, such as:

  • Cold sweats
  • Tiredness
  • A feeling of lightheadedness
  • Vomiting and nausea
  • Pain or discomfort in various upper-body areas (back, neck, jaw, arms, or stomach)
  • Breathing difficulty.


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