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Actress Dies Of Heart Attack At 24; Conditions That Fuel Cardiac Issues In Youngsters
Popular Malayalam actress Lakshmika Sanjeevan died of a sudden heart attack in Sharajah at the age of 24. The news of her demise came as a shock to the film industry as the young star was known for her acting prowess and had just made a mark for herself in the industry. Read on to know a few possible reasons why the young are succumbing to cardiac issues.
Updated Dec 9, 2023 , 04:33 PM IST
Lakshmika Sajeevan, who belonged to Kochi, was reportedly working at a bank in Sharjah
New Delhi: A 24-year-old popular Malayalam actress Lakshmika Sanjeevan passed away due to a sudden heart attack in Sharjah, according to news reports. The news of her demise came as a shock to the film industry as the young star was known for her acting prowess and had just made a mark for herself in the industry.
Lakshmika Sajeevan, who belonged to Kochi, was reportedly working at a bank in Sharjah. No information about her health has been shared by her family.
Lakshmika is among many young people who have died of heart attacks recently. A heart attack, according to experts, is the sudden loss of heart activity due to an irregular heart rhythm. Survival is possible with fast, appropriate medical care.
Even though sudden cardiac death in seemingly healthy people under age 35 is rare, doctors say there are many reasons there has been a spike recently.
According to a recent study conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research, factors that increased such chances included being hospitalized in the past for COVID-19 infection and certain behaviours like binge drinking and intense physical activity shortly before death.
While lifestyle and diet remain the top reasons why youngsters develop heart issues, experts also believe that not getting a regular health checkup for any cardiovascular problem could fuel this.
According to the World Health Organization, 1 in 5 heart attack patients in India are younger than 40 years of age. Also, between 2000-2016, the heart attack rate increased by 2 per cent every year in the younger age group comprising people between 20-30 years of age.
Risk factors for early heart problems
A few risk factors for one to develop heart-related ailments include:
Diabetes
According to doctors, if you have diabetes, you are 2-4 times more likely to die from heart disease. The problem develops when your blood sugar is not controlled well enough to keep it within a healthy range. High blood sugar damages your blood vessels, which increases the chance of fats building up in your arteries and causing atherosclerosis.
Patients with diabetes are also more likely to have other chronic health diseases that significantly increase the risk of a heart attack. 1
Obesity and being overweight
Most young adults today suffer from being overweight and obese, which also has a significant influence on your risk of having a heart attack.
According to the British Heart Foundation, excess weight leads to fatty material building up in your arteries which carry blood to your heart. These get damaged and clogged, leading to a heart attack.
Obesity is also associated with hidden inflammation which significantly increases your risk of developing atherosclerosis and the build-up of plaque in the walls of arteries.
Stress
Increased psychological stress is associated with cardiovascular health issues, including high blood pressure, heart attack, and stroke. Long-term or chronic stress is the result of ongoing worries about a job, a relationship, a health condition, or economic circumstances. It may present itself as:
- Irritability
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Rumination
- Sleep deprivation
According to a study, people who sleep more than six hours every night have a 20 per cent higher chance of a heart attack. 2
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