Heart attack occurs when the blood flow carrying oxygen to the heart muscles stops severely or cut off completely. Earlier, people used to believe that heart attack only occur in older age. But the sad demise of a few young celebrities left us in shock.

1. Heart Attack in Youth: Symptoms,
Risk factors and Prevention

2. Table of Content
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Heart Attack in Youth: Symptoms, Risk factors and Prevention
Symptoms
Risk factors
Preventing heart attack in young people

3. About Brand
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4. Heart Attack in Youth: Symptoms, Risk factors and Prevention
Heart attack occurs when the blood flow carrying oxygen
to the heart muscles stops severely or cut off
completely. Earlier, people used to believe that heart
attack only occur in older age. But the sad demise of a
few young celebrities left us in shock. This also aroused
the question if young ages people can get a heart attack
too!
Usually, people aged 45 or older are more prone to get a
heart attack. However young people with who smokes or
are obese and have chronic conditions like hypertension
or diabetes can also get a heart attack. Lifestyle
obviously plays a great role in maintaining heart health.

5. Symptoms
Symptoms of heart attack can be different in women than men. Men are likely to have symptoms such as
difficulty breathing, nausea, vomiting, and back pain. While in women, the most common symptom is chest
pain or discomfort. Also, there are instances when people get a heart attack but never know it. That is called a
silent heart attack which shows no symptoms, or mild symptoms.
The common symptoms of heart attacks include:
•Chest pain or discomfort
•Shortness of breath.
•Cold sweat
•Nausea or light-headedness
•Pain or discomfort in arms, back, or neck.

6. Risk factors
Heart attack usually results from a combination of risk factors. Factors that put young people aged below 45
at high risk of a heart attack include:
•Smoking
•Alcohol consumption
•High cholesterol or blood pressure
•Obesity
•Uncontrolled blood sugar
•Family history of heart diseases
•Higher stress level

7. Preventing heart attack in young people
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is the only way to prevent the risk of heart attack.
•Quit smoking.
•Get your blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood glucose checked regularly
•Maintain a healthy body weight
•Get regular exercise
•Limit fat and sugar intake
•Eat more fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains
•Avoid alcohol intake
Heart attack can be life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention. Heart attacks can be managed
with effective and timely treatment.

8. If you are experiencing any heart related issue or chest pain or any of the symptoms mentioned above,
see a doctor. Sarvodaya Hospital at Faridabad offers best treatment for all cardiovascular and heart
related conditions. They are supported by the nation's best cardiologists and high-end diagnosis
technologies to treat heart conditions.

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