Heart attacks have no age boundaries. On the occasion of World Heart Day, Bigg Boss 13 winner, actor and model Sidharth Shukla’s untimely demise has once again brought to the memory of his fans and the entire nation.

A person gets a heart attack when the blood supply to the heart muscle is interrupted.

Sidharth Shukla had died of a massive heart attack on September 2 at age of 40. His sudden death due to heart attack had shocked the nation. Prior to Sidharth, in June, Mandira Bedi’s husband and filmmaker Raj Kaushal succumbed to cardiac arrest at the age of 49.

The year 2021 also saw the passing away of Bandish Bandits fame Amit Mistry due to a heart attack. Former Indian cricket captain and the BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly, too, suffered a heart attack in January this year after the death of commentator Dean Jones and former Indian cricketer Yashpal Sharma. Therefore on Monday former Pakistan skipper Inzamamul haq had also suffered heart attack.

Here are the names of cricketers who suffered heart attack recently

Inzamam ul Haq

Former Pakistan skipper Inzamamul Haq underwent an angioplasty after suffering a heart attack in Lahore on Monday. He was brought to the hospital after experiencing chest pain. Haq underwent an angioplasty and is currently in a stable condition.

Sourav Ganguly

BCCI Chief Sourav Ganguly had suffered a heart attack this year in January and underwent angioplasty to clear a blocked coronary artery. He was rushed to south Kolkata’s Woodlands Hospital in the afternoon complaining chest pain while he was running on treadmill at his home gym.

Yashpal Sharma

Former Indian cricketer and 1983 World Cup winner Yashpal Sharma had died of massive cardiac arrest in July this year at the age of 66. The 66 years old, Yashpal had just returned from a morning walk.

Kapil Dev

India’s first World Cup-winning cricket captain Kapil Dev had suffered a heart attack last month. The 61-year-old had complained of chest pain following which he was taken to Fortis Escorts Heart Institute emergency department in Okhla.

Dean Jones

Former Australian cricketer and commentator Dean Jones had also died in Mumbai last year in September after suffering a heart attack. He was 59. Jones was in Mumbai as a commentator for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020.

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The NCRB data shows that the number of people died due to heart attacks has been increasing since 2014. People over 65 years are at a greater risk of heart attacks but in recent years, there has been a sharp rise in heart attacks among those below 50 due to an unhealthy diet or lifestyle.

High blood pressure, smoking, family history, diabetes and poor cholesterol levels are the same risk factors among the old and the young.

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A person gets a heart attack when the blood supply to the heart muscle is interrupted.

Smoking, high fat, diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure or obesity are the biggest causes of heart attack but many other reasons can also trigger a heart attack.

On the occasion of World Heart Day, let me tell you about 10 such reasons which do not go unnoticed by a person.

Lack of sleep

If someone is not taking proper sleep every day after fatigue then it can increase the risk of heart attack. The people who sleep less than 6 hours a night have twice the risk of heart attack than those who sleep 6-8 hours, many studies suggest.

Migraine  

Migraine also increases the chances of having a stroke, chest pain and heart attack.

Cold weather  

Due to being in cold temperature, our arteries become dilated which led to the blockage in the blood supply from the vessels to the heart. In such a case, there is a need for daily exercise to keep the heart muscles warm in such weather.

Overeating

Eating too much at a time causes the body to release the stress hormone norepinephrine. It works to trigger a heart attack by increasing blood pressure and heart rate. Eating too much fat increases the amount of fat in the blood that can temporarily damage the blood vessels.

Strong Emotions  

Feelings like anger, grief and stress are also known to trigger heart attacks. Too much happiness can also often lead to heart attacks.

Exercise

Working out is considered very well for the body and health but exercising too much can also cause to heart attack. Experts suggest that about 6% of heart attacks are due to an extreme level of physical effort.

Sex

Like any exercise, sexual activity can also increase the risk of heart attack. If you have any heart-related problems then you should definitely talk to the doctor once.

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Flu

A 2018 study shows that people are six times more likely to have a heart attack a week after infecting by the flu. While fighting infection the blood becomes sticky and its clots start forming which led to the risk of heart attack, the study said.

Coffee

The Caffeine presented in coffee increases blood pressure for a short time that is also one of the causes of heart attack. Experts say that people who drink two or three cups of coffee a day are not at any risk.

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World Heart Day is observed every year on September 29. The day intends to aware people of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. Earlier, the day used to be observed on the last Sunday in September.

As per the World Heart Federation, heart diseases claim 18.6 million lives across the world annually. These include hypertension, cardiac arrest, heart attacks, and others.

World Heart Day: History & theme

On September 24, 2000, the day was first celebrated by the World Heart Federation with the joint efforts of the World Health Organisation. The celebrations were initiated by Antoni Baye de Luna, the former president of the World Health Federation.

This year, the theme of World Heart Day is Use Heart to Connect.

Our heart is the most crucial and delicate organ in the body. The finely tuned machine needs to keep running for us to be alive. Therefore, adopting a balanced lifestyle and food habits is the only way to keep it healthy.

On the occasion of World Heart Day 2021, we have brought to you some amazing substitutes for refined sugar:

Jaggery

Also known as Gur, jaggery is the most healthy and cost-effective natural sweetener you can replace refined sugar with. It is rich in iron which makes it a highly-used substitute among fitness enthusiasts. It is extracted out of sugarcanes in North India. Apart from iron, jaggery is also packed with iron, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, and other crucial nutrients.

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Brown Sugar

It is a form of sugar that contains molasses. It works wonders with digestive issues that cause constipation or indigestion. Talking about its nutritional value, it is rich in protein, carbohydrates, niacin, and others. The sweetener can also be used in desserts and other baked eatables.

Unprocessed Honey

Unprocessed or raw honey is extracted out from the beehive and used directly without adding other sweeteners. It is unprocessed, unheated, and unpasteurised. These original sweeteners can be used to end your cravings during PMSing. However, it should not be overconsumed.

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World Heart day is observed on 29^th September every year by World Heart Federation. Ziqitza Healthcare ltd, Asia’s largest emergency medical service provider remarks, Heart attack can be alarming but thanks to improvements in medical treatments and procedures, people who survive their first cardiac incident can go on to lead full and productive lives. Studies have found that heart attack is one of the leading causes of death in several countries across the globe, and India is no exception.  Prevalence of heart disease and strokes has increased by 50% from 1990 to 2020. Where one can’t do much when one suffers a heart attack, it is wise to take necessary preventive measures and make them part of one’s lifestyle, to avoid the fatal encounter with this disease. An Overview by expert Doctors of Ziqitza Healthcare ltd, emergency response company who has transferred over 1 million cases of patients in ambulance in case of heart problems.

Dr Datar–Medical Director, Ziqitza Healthcare Ltd says, Ziqitza has catered to many patients suffering from a heart attack by giving them timely emergency medical aid. So it’s imperative to understand what triggered your heart attack, if not then what is recommended to keep the following things in mind to prevent a heart attack and stay healthy:

Eat healthy — ensure that your diet comprises a balance of nutrients like protein, carbohydrates, fat, vitamins, and minerals. Add abundant fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy products, eggs/lean meat, foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, and grains to your daily diet. Reduce your salt, sweet and red meat intake, to maintain cholesterol and blood pressure levels.

Exercise regularly — Lead an active lifestyle, which will not only keep your weight in check but also help improve blood circulation, lower cholesterol and blood pressure levels. This further aids in maintaining heart health, thereby reducing the possibility of a heart attack. A good mix of cardio vascular and weight training with yoga is extremely effective.

Avoid alcohol and smoking — Steer clear of alcohol, smoking, and any such harmful addictive substances.

Be relaxed and get enough sleep— Try finding a method to ease out and relax such as yoga or meditation to reduce your stress levels, as stress is one of the biggest triggers for heart attack across all age groups. Adequate sleep is equally important, in order to reduce the risk of disorders like obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure, which eventually lead to a heart attack or stroke.

Maintain blood sugar — Excessive sugar in your blood levels is extremely risky, as it can damage the arteries, which is found in the case of pre-diabetics as well as diabetics. Go for regular check-ups to ensure that your blood sugar is in control, to prevent diabetes, and thereby, any chance of a heart attack.

While all of the above helps in reducing the risk of a heart attack, at times, it is inevitable. Similar thoughts were voiced by experts at Ziqitza limited Rajasthan. However, time is of utmost importance in case of such a medical emergency, to mitigate the loss of life identifying the following signs and symptoms can help saving a life, further explained by Dr. Datar from Ziqitza Healthcare Ltd.

• Chest pain that feels like pressure, squeezing, or fullness. The pain is most often in the center of the chest. It may also be felt in the jaw, shoulder, arms, back, and stomach. It can last for more than a few minutes or come and go
• Numbness, aching or tingling in the arm (usually the left arm)
• Shortness of breath
• Cold sweat
• Light-headedness
• Nausea (more common in women)
• Vomiting
• Weakness or fatigue or altered mental status, especially in elderly and women

About Ziqitza Healthcare Limited

Ziqitza Health Care Limited (ZHL), has been one of the leading players in India’s Emergency Medical Services industry since 2005. ZHL Rajasthan & Ziqitza Rajasthan also have appreciated the Ziqitza for its quality healthcare services to people as per their convenience in this pandemic situation. Ziqitza Limited is a “one-stop integrated healthcare solution” for corporate or government that include Integrated Emergency Services and Corporate Health Solutions. The service network includes 3,300 ambulances, state of art Helpline centres and medical mobile units that services 2 customers every second in India. We work with multiple state governments and 75 corporate clients in India and Gulf. Ziqitza is winner of Global Real impact Awards and Times Social Impact Award.For further information please contact: visakh.dayanandan@zhl.in

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