Researchers suggest that sleep apnea might play a role in the rise of deaths due to heart attacks. It causes abnormal heart rhythms, lowers oxygen levels, triggers the fight-or-flight response, and stresses the heart mechanically
World Heart Day is annually observed on September 29 to raise awareness of diseases related to the heart, and also to work on solutions to mitigate it
Key Highlights
- Inflammation due to coronavirus affects the cardiovascular system post-infection
- The alarming increase in heart attacks among young people is multifactorial
- Quitting smoking is paramount for reducing heart attack risk
India is witnessing a surge in deaths attributable to heart attacks. The passing of a Class 9 student in Lucknow due to heart failure, serves as a stark reminder of the decreasing age group that has begun to qualify for the incidence of heart attacks.