Why Are Younger People Suffering More Heart Attacks Post-COVID?
Heart attacks are rising among young adults post-COVID, driven by hidden risks and lasting effects of the virus.
In recent years, heart attacks among young adults have been on the rise—a shift that has become more pronounced since the COVID-19 pandemic. Once considered a disease of older age, cardiovascular events are now increasingly seen in younger individuals due to a mix of direct viral effects, lifestyle disruptions, and hidden health risks.
While initially recognized as a respiratory illness, COVID-19 has since been shown to exert significant and lasting effects on the cardiovascular system. The virus promotes inflammation in blood vessels, increases blood coagulability, and can trigger spikes in blood pressure—mechanisms that elevate the risk of heart attacks, particularly in patients with existing but often undiagnosed conditions such as high LDL cholesterol, obesity, hypertension, and diabetes.
Dr. Sarita Rao, Senior Interventional Cardiologist, Apollo Hospitals, shares all you need to know:
Emerging evidence supports this growing concern. A large-scale study involving over 150,000 individuals with a history of COVID-19 infection found substantially increased risks of myocardial infarction, heart failure, arrhythmias, and stroke—even in those with no prior heart disease. A recent NIH-supported study published in Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology further revealed that people infected during the pandemic’s first wave had double the risk of major cardiovascular events, with those hospitalized facing up to a fourfold increase. This elevated risk persisted for up to three years post-infection, often rivaling or exceeding traditional risk factors like diabetes.
📰 This article is published by New 18
Read more at:
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news/shefali-jariwalas-death-sparks-concern-why-are-more-women-dying-suddenly-of-heart-issues/articleshow/122131754.cms
Write a Comment