Myths Vs Facts: Does heart attack occur only after a certain age, younger people are not victims? Know the truth

Heart related problems are increasing rapidly among the youth. The biggest reason for this is bad lifestyle and eating habits. There is a difference between heart failure and heart attack. One should not delay in going to the doctor.

Heart Attack: Heart attack is the main cause of death. Around 30 crore people in the world are suffering from heart related problems. 40% of the deaths due to heart attack are happening only in India. According to health experts, when sufficient amount of blood does not reach the heart, then heart attack occurs.

It is believed that heart attack occurs only after the age of 60 years i.e. in the elderly, but nowadays its risk is increasing rapidly even in those below 40 years of age. Many people are still confused about this disease and are living in many myths. Let's know 5 myths related to heart and their facts...

Myth: Heart attack is called heart failure

Fact: Both heart attack and heart failure are serious heart conditions. Both are not the same. Heart attack occurs when the blood supply to the heart is low, while heart failure occurs when the heart stops pumping blood.

Myth: There are no warning signs before heart failure

Fact: There are many types of warning signs before heart failure, which people ignore. These include conditions like irregular heartbeats, fainting, dizziness, bloating, confusion. Often people consider it a problem of old age or weakness, which can become serious later.

Myth: Young people cannot have heart attack

Fact: Usually problems like heart failure or heart attack are seen in the elderly, but sometimes young people also fall prey to it. They have to face heart failure. The risk of this has increased due to bad lifestyle in people between 30 and 40 years of age.

Myth: Heart failure cannot be managed

Fact: According to health experts, heart failure does not mean that the heart stops working. Even if it cannot be cured completely, it can be managed.

Myth: All types of chest pain are heart failure

Fact: Chest pain is a symptom of heart failure. However, it can have different reasons. Therefore, it should be examined immediately. Not all types of chest pain are heart failure.

Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. You must consult the concerned expert before implementing any suggestion.