00:10heart attacks are often thought as a condition that affects older people however we're increasingly
00:17seeing heart disease in younger patients sometimes in their 30s sometimes even younger tonight on
00:26house call we're discussing why we're seeing heart disease in younger people what warning signs to
00:32look out for and what you should do to protect your heart heart attacks occur when blood flow
00:38to a part of your heart muscle becomes blocked usually because of a build-up of fatty deposits
00:44known as plaque one of the major reasons we are seeing this is because of the rising incidence
00:51of lifestyle diseases in younger people conditions like type 2 diabetes high cholesterol and high
00:59blood pressure are being diagnosed at younger ages over time these diseases damage blood vessels
01:07accelerate plaque build-up and increase your risk of heart disease or heart attack but there are other
01:15contributing factors such as increasing rates of obesity and abdominal fat physical inactivity and
01:23prolonged sitting diets that are high in processed foods refined sugars and fats people are smoking
01:31and vaping at younger ages and last but not least chronic stress and poor sleep hygiene many of these
01:39risk factors are happening silently meaning the person may feel fine but the damage is happening internally
01:47we should all be aware of the symptoms of heart disease or cardiovascular disease these symptoms include
01:54chest pain chest discomfort chest tightness or even chest pressure shortness of breath unusual fatigue
02:03pain that radiates to the jaw arm or back dizziness nausea or sweating importantly sometimes these symptoms
02:13can be dismissed as panic attacks anxiety muscle strain and even acid reflux leading to delay in seeking
02:22medical care the key message is heart disease is affecting people at younger ages knowing your blood pressure
02:32your blood sugar your cholesterol levels and making healthier lifestyle choices can reduce your risk of
02:40developing heart disease if you experience concerning or persistent symptoms talk to your doctor or seek
02:48medical evaluation protecting your heart now can prevent complications in the future it's dr mariana brown for tv6 house call
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