7 reasons for getting a heart attack at a young age: It is a matter of great sorrow that Siddharth Shukla died due to a heart attack at a young age. Not only that, but many other young actors have also died in the past. Now we have to discuss the reason for such a dangerous disease at the young age of 30s or 40s and how to prevent it.
What are the reasons for heart attack at a young age?
In the past, heart attack was not so common. It was mainly affected the people of old age. In very rare cases it affects the age group of the 40s.
These are many reasons which have increased the problem and risk of a heart attack in a young person as under
- Genetic reasons.
- Eating fewer fruits and vegetables.
- Smoking.
- No exercise or workout, no morning walk.
- Intake of high protein diet.
- Drinking less water.
- High blood pressure or diabetes.
1.Genetic reasons or family history of heart attack
Heart disease can be inherited from one generation to another generation of the same family due to genes. For example, high blood pressure and coronary artery disease are mostly inherited conditions but may be due to a combination of genetic changes that each have a subtle impact but work together to produce disease. However, the genetic test is not available in these situations.
Some researcher says that it is due to change in a few genetic. If there is a history of a heart attack in the family, the present members of a family are at risk of a heart attack. In such cases, it is necessary to get your blood test annually especially to check the cholesterol level and other related tests as per the advice of a cardiologist.
2.Intake of few or fewer fruits and vegetables
Sufficient or adequate intake of fruits and vegetables plays an important role in the good health of the heart. Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins and minerals, intake of the low amount of fruits and green leafy vegetables in the diet leads to deficiency of essential vitamins and minerals which causes death due to heart attack or strokes.
Fruits and vegetables provide many vitamins and minerals which are good for heart health such as, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and vitamin E, magnesium, zinc, phosphorous and folic acid. Folic acid may reduce blood levels of homocysteine, a substance that is responsible for coronary heart disease.
3.No exercise or doing a more intense workout
Regular exercise, workouts or physical activities, and morning walks are necessary for good health and strength. Patients with high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol are at the greater risk of cardiac disease. People who are under stress and have no routine are also at a high risk of cardiac diseases. So these people are required to do regular exercise and go on morning walk daily.
Furthermore, high-intensity exercise can also increase the risk of cardiac arrest or cardiac death in people with underlying cardiac disease. An intense workout also increases the risk of heart rhythm disorders especially for the person who is suffering from coronary heart disease.
So it is necessary to do regular exercise and morning walks and avoid intense workouts and take proper rest and remain stress-free.
4.Smoking is one of the major reasons for heart attack at a young age
People who smoke are at higher risk of a heart attack 2 to 4 folds than others. Further ladies who are taking birth control pills and are doing smoking are also at greater risk of a heart attack. The people who are living near them are also at risk of a heart attack.
Effects of smoking
- The heart will get less oxygen.
- Due to smoking, blood pressure will rise.
- And you will feel more energetic.
- Risk of blood clot increase which causes heart attack or strokes.
- Damages the blood vessels in our body.
- Quit smoking may lead to a lower risk of heart attack, blood pressure.
5.Intake of High protein diet
It may seem good to intake a high protein diet but many studies reveal that intake of too much protein also leads to the risk of cardiac disease, especially protein known as ‘galectin-3’ leads to harm our body in long term causing heart failure. Those people who are taking this high protein diet are at more risk of cardiac disease in middle age.
6.Drinking less water
In many research, it is revealed that people who drink more water approximately 10 to 12 glasses daily are at lower risk of a heart attack. So the people who drink less water are at more risk of cardiac disease.
7.High blood pressure or diabetes
Youth people who are suffering from high blood pressure or diabetes are at high risk of cardiac disease or strokes. They are required to monitor their blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar level at a regular interval and take proper medicines as per the advice of a specialist in the respective field.
Intake adequate fruits and vegetables, carbohydrates, protein, fiber, and water as per the advice of a dietician. Perform regular exercise, yoga activity, and morning walks. Remain stress-free and relax. It will lower the risk of heart attack and strokes.