Experts call for early screening, healthier lifestyle to curb sudden cardiac deaths among youths

Increasing reports of sudden cardiac deaths among young people, cardiologists called on prevention and early intervention through regular screening and lifestyle changes.

Speaking at a web seminar organized by Hindu In sudden cardiac deaths in young individuals, Madras Medical College and Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital Cardiology Institute Director K. Kannan on Sunday, Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs) are currently the leading cause of death in India and that 28% of all deaths.

Kannan, hospital studies show that 16% of those with acute cardiac disease showed that they are less than 40 years of age. Among the main reasons, established lifestyles, bad diets, chronic stress, obesity, cigarettes and diabetes.

“Most of these cases can be prevented by early screening, healthy diet and physical activity,” he said. Makkalai Thedi Maruthuvam Hypertension and the door of the diabetes were improved.

In response to the question of a participant about the most common medical reasons behind the sudden heart stop. Kannan said that approximately 80% of cases after postmortem are linked to structural heart diseases and that approximately 20% of them are associated with arrhythmias. He also pointed out that genetic factors may play a role. However, in case of sudden cardiac death, structural heart disease is usually a fundamental cause.

Cardiac Health Institute Clinical Director Priya Chockalingam stressed the importance of evaluating the “heart age” of the person rather than chronological age. Balanced diets and adequate sleep regular physical activity with minimum processed foods – at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week – summarized the need.

Answering the question of a participant. Priya said that Covid-19 affects not only the lungs, but also the blood vessels supplying the heart muscle and heart. He suggested that everyone with a past infection enters an ECG to control heart health – this is often ignored by many doctors.

Dr. Dr. Priya said that such risks are rare and much lower than the risks of the virus itself.

Both panelists stressed that sudden cardiac deaths can be prevented to a great extent with the lifestyle modification and routine monitoring.

Web seminar was directed by Senior Reporter Geetha Srimathi. Hindu.

Web seminar can be seen at this address https://www.youtube.com/live/ykxplyitmms?si=pky9uT6erpyomdu