Why Heart Attacks Are Rising in Indians - Dr Vinayak Explains the Real Risk!

❤️ Why Heart Attacks Are Increasing in India | Dr. Vinayak Agarwal Decodes! Heart attacks in India aren’t just rising — they’re rising alarmingly fast, and hitting people at much younger ages than ever before. Today, a 32-year-old having a heart attack is no longer shocking, and that’s exactly why this episode of MHBBytes is one you simply cannot skip. In this deep, eye-opening conversation, Asheesh, founder of MyHealthBuddy and host of MHBBytes, sits down with renowned cardiologist Dr. Vinayak Agarwal (drirector of Cardiology, Fortis Hopital) to unpack the real reasons behind India’s growing cardiovascular crisis. This isn’t just another medical talk — it’s a practical, science-backed discussion that helps you understand what’s happening inside the Indian heart, how modern lifestyles are adding fuel to the fire, and what you can do right now to stay protected. 🔍 What This Episode Covers (In Detail) ✔ Why heart attacks are rising in India: The shocking shift in age groups, urban lifestyle factors, rising pollution, hidden dietary dangers, and how metabolic diseases like diabetes are accelerating the damage. ✔ Younger adults and sudden cardiac events: Why Indians are genetically more prone, how stress and poor sleep amplify risks, and why so many young professionals end up ignoring early symptoms. ✔ The silent killers: High blood pressure, high cholesterol, and insulin resistance - conditions that quietly damage your arteries for years before showing any sign. ✔ The truth about modern Indian diets: Salt overload, oily foods, processed snacks, sugar-spiking meals, and why home-cooked food is no longer as healthy as we assume. ✔ Lifestyle, stress and mental health: How work culture, constant deadlines, late nights, emotional stress, and even screen addiction directly strain the heart. ✔ Early warning signs you MUST never ignore: From chest heaviness to breathlessness to unexpected fatigue - Dr. Vinayak explains what your body is trying to tell you. ✔ How to actually prevent a heart attack: Simple, actionable steps on diet, exercise, sleep, stress management, routine tests, and long-term cardiovascular care. This episode is packed with practical advice, relatable examples, and clear explanations — helping you build a heart-safe lifestyle without fear or confusion. ____________________________________________ ⚠️ Important Disclaimer This podcast is for education and awareness only. It is not medical advice. Every body is different, and any procedure or treatment should be considered only after consultation with a qualified medical professional who understands your medical history, goals, and lifestyle. _____________________________________________________________________ 💡 Want to Transform Your Health? If you want a personalised plan to lose weight, improve fitness and reduce your metabolic risk, join MyHealthBuddy’s expert-led lifestyle program. 👉 https://myhealthbuddy.co/find-your-be... _____________________________________________________________________ 00:00 - Intro - Why Heart Attacks Are Rising in India 01:42 - Meet Dr. Vinayak Agarwal - India’s Leading Cardiologist 03:10 - The Cardiovascular Crisis in India 06:25 - Heart Attacks in Young Indians - Why It’s Increasing 10:48 - The Real Causes of Heart Disease (Broken Down Simply) 14:32 - Cholesterol Explained - LDL, HDL, Triglycerides 19:05 - ApoB & Lp(a) - The Silent Killers Indians Ignore 23:58 - How Blockages Actually Form Inside Arteries 28:15 - What Triggers a Heart Attack or Stroke 33:40 - Lifestyle Factors - Diet, Sleep, Stress, Exercise 38:22 - The Role of Processed Food in Heart Damage 42:50 - Ghee, Oils & Fats - What Should Indians Actually Eat? 47:33 - Exercise vs Diet - What Matters More for Heart Health? 52:10 - Smoking & Alcohol - The Hard Truth Nobody Tells You 57:46 - Stress, Ambition & Social Comparison - Hidden Heart Risks 1:02:55 - Obesity & Diabetes - Your Heart’s Worst Enemies 1:08:44 - Weight Loss Injections (Ozempic, Mounjaro) - Pros & Cons 1:14:30 - When to Get Tested - Complete Heart Screening Guide 1:19:02 - Heart Attack vs Cardiac Arrest vs Stroke 1:23:55 - CPR & Emergency Response - What Every Indian Must Know 1:28:40 - Sports, Gym & Cardiac Risk - What to Check Before Training 1:33:12 - Building a Heart-Healthy Life - Simple Daily Habits 1:38:50 - Final Advice from Dr. Vinayak to All Indians 1:41:30 - Outro - Message from Asheesh & MHBBytes If this episode helped you understand your heart better, hit LIKE, share it with someone you care about, and SUBSCRIBE for more expert-led content on health, fitness and longevity. #heartattack #cardiovascularhealth #hearthealth