Heart attacks can happen to anyone today, regardless of age. Often, things we take for granted disrupt the functioning of the heart. The main causes that lead to heart attacks are as follows:
Cholesterol and blockage in the arteries: When bad cholesterol (LDL) increases in the blood, fat accumulates in the arteries. This reduces blood flow to the heart and blocks it.
Uncontrolled blood pressure (High BP): Long-term high blood pressure damages the arteries. This causes blood clots and increases the risk of heart attacks.
Smoking and alcohol: The nicotine in tobacco narrows the blood vessels. This increases the heart rate excessively and increases the workload of the heart.
Stress: Severe mental stress at work or in life increases ‘stress hormones’. This is a major cause of sudden heart attacks.
Diabetes and lack of exercise: When sugar levels in the body increase, it damages blood vessels. Along with this, when exercise is absent, heart health deteriorates very quickly.
