Cardiac Diseases Alarmingly On Rise In Pakistan: Cardiologist

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Islamabad: A large number of people aged between 25 and 40 years are now having heart attacks in Karachi and the rest of the country due to sedentary lifestyles and other risk factors, stated health expert.

Senior Cardiologist Major General (R) Azhar Mehmood Kayani informed that the incidence of cardiovascular disease is on the rise among young Pakistani males, and now a large number of people below the age of 40 are being brought to emergency sections of cardiac health facilities with heart attacks which is an extremely alarming situation.

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is alarmingly on the rise globally, including Pakistan. Therefore, there is a dire need to take cardiac diseases seriously and work on their prevention, further said Senior Cardiologist.

Dr Kiyani told that diabetes, hypertension, smoking, and an inactive lifestyle are major reasons for heart attacks.

In addition to genetic factors, smoking, obesity, physical inactivity and a poor diet, including fast food and heavily oily foods consumed in Pakistan, are major risk factors for heart attacks, stated Dr Azhar.

Obesity is the mother of most of the diseases, giving rise to hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases, he added.

Mehmood Kayani advised the public that the risk of heart-related deaths can be reduced by adopting a healthy lifestyle, including daily exercise, regular heart checkups, and maintaining their weight, in order to avoidpossible heart attacks.

Dr Mehmood urged raising awareness among the masses regarding cardiovascular disease and its prevention, adding that laziness and a lack of outdoor activities are the root causes of heart disease.