After the Covid pandemic, most people are suffering from heart disease. Cases of heart attack and heart stroke are continuously coming to the fore. There have been several deaths in India following the COVID-19 outbreak, mainly from heart attacks, affecting both fit-looking celebrities and schoolchildren. Is another heart failure epidemic on the horizon? In the latest case, Yogesh Singh, a Class 9 student, collapsed while walking to class at a private school in Jaipur and died of suspected heart failure. A week ago, a 13-year-old class seven girl died of a heart attack while going to school in Karnataka’s Chikkamagaluru district.
So many people have died due to heart attack so far
This happened when many people fainted and at least 10 people allegedly died of heart attack at Garba programs during Navratri in Gujarat. The youngest of the victims was reportedly just 17 years old. Recently, ‘Golmaal’ actor Shreyas Talpade (47) and Bollywood diva and former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen (47) survived heart attacks, while famous Telugu actor and playwright Harikanth died of a heart attack in July at the age of 33. Died at the age of 15. According to the recent National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report, the number of deaths due to heart attacks has increased by 12.5 percent in 2022 compared to 2021. The report says that 32,457 people died due to heart attacks in 2022, which is quite high. Last year, 28,413 deaths were recorded.
The team, including researchers from RIKEN, Japan’s largest scientific institute, said the team, including researchers from RIKEN, Japan’s largest scientific institute, said persistent viral infections in the heart increased the risk of heart failure, even as heart disease developed. Even without.
Although some have linked it to COVID-19 vaccination, global health authorities like WHO, US CDC and ICMR have denied the link between the two. Their studies have shown that people without COVID-19 vaccination have a higher risk of cardiovascular problems due to COVID-19 and that the vaccines are safe.
How the risk of heart disease increases
Experts have also pointed out many factors that increase the risk of heart attack, such as high sodium diet, lack of exercise, smoking, excessive drinking, sedentary lifestyle etc. According to health experts, high hemoglobin levels can also increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes and blood clots. Polycythemia is a condition where red cells are increased in the human body due to abnormalities in the bone marrow. These extra cells thicken the blood, slow its flow, and can cause serious problems like blood clots.
The risk of heart attack increases due to disturbances in the blood circulation of the heart
Dr Rahul Bhargava, Principal Director, Hematology and Bone Marrow of Transplantation at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram, said, "High hemoglobin levels should not be ignored as it can increase the risk of blood clotting and sometimes lead to dangerous conditions like stroke, heart attack and blood clots in the legs and stomach. Doctors have also warned people to avoid excessive exercise, citing physical stress and complications.
Symptoms of heart attack
Dr Sanjay Kumar, Director, Cardiology and HOD, Fortis Escorts Hospital, Faridabad, told IANS, "Survivors of severe COVID often experience long-term physical stress and complications, which can have a significant impact on their overall health and well-being. These effects may vary from person to person, but some common physical stressors include respiratory challenges, cardiovascular problems, fatigue, muscle and joint pain, neurological symptoms, gastrointestinal problems, and olfactory and gustatory disturbances.
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