Today, deaths due to heart attacks are increasing in Kerala, even among young people, in a very frightening way. There are some special blood vessels that supply oxygen and blood to the muscles of our heart to function properly. These are called coronary arteries. A heart attack or heart attack is a condition in which these blood vessels become blocked and the blood flow to the heart muscles stops completely. Here are the 5 main scientific reasons behind this:
Atherosclerosis & Plaque Rupture: The most important scientific reason for heart attacks is atherosclerosis. The bad cholesterol (LDL) and fat in the bad foods we eat accumulate on the inner walls of the blood vessels in the heart over time and form thick layers (Plaque). When these fatty deposits rupture and blood clots form there, blood flow to the heart is completely blocked within seconds. This leads to a sudden heart attack.
Uncontrolled Diabetes & Hypertension: Diabetes and high blood pressure are the biggest enemies of the heart. When the level of glucose in the blood is always high, it causes severe damage to the lining of the blood vessels. When there is severe pressure, the pressure in the blood vessels doubles and the risk of fat accumulation increases significantly.
Smoking & Substance Abuse: Smokers are 3 to 4 times more likely to have a heart attack than non-smokers. Nicotine and carbon monoxide in tobacco constrict blood vessels and increase heart rate. It also causes blood to clot easily and increases bad cholesterol. Excessive alcohol consumption can also weaken the heart muscle.
Obesity & Sedentary Lifestyle: People who sit in front of a computer or in an office for hours on end slow down their metabolism and have a significant drop in HDL (good cholesterol). Visceral fat accumulation in the abdomen causes chronic swelling in the body, which can damage the heart. Lack of exercise and weight gain put extra strain on the heart.
