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Heart Disease in Young Adults: Causes, Symptoms & Prevention
Medically reviewed by Dr. Ajendra Srikanth Deshpande (MD, DM (Cardiology)) · Cardiologist in Nizamabad
VIDEO ANSWER SUMMARY
Heart disease can affect younger adults as well as older people. Lifestyle factors, diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol, smoking, obesity, stress, and family history can increase cardiovascular risk.
Video Transcript & Detailed Medical Explanation
### Can younger adults develop heart disease?
Yes. Although cardiovascular disease becomes more common with increasing age, younger adults can also develop heart-related problems.
### What can increase the risk?
Risk can be increased by high blood pressure, diabetes, abnormal cholesterol, smoking, excess weight, physical inactivity, stress, and a family history of cardiovascular disease.
### What can you do?
Maintain a healthy lifestyle, monitor important health measurements, avoid smoking, exercise regularly, and seek medical advice when concerning symptoms occur.
### When should you seek medical attention?
Chest pain, significant breathlessness, fainting, severe palpitations, or sudden deterioration should be medically evaluated promptly.