Madhya Pradesh Shocker: 18-Year-Old Dies of Heart Attack In Indore After Sudden Chest Pain While Studying Late At Night

Madhya Pradesh Shocker: 18-Year-Old Student Dies of Heart Attack in Indore After Sudden Chest Pain While Studying Late at Night Is Youth Heart Health at Risk?

Heart Attack Death In Indore: In yet another shocking incident, an 18-year-old boy died of a heart attack, in Indore on Friday night. This is the second death in one week where a child below 20 has lost life due to a fatal cardiac arrest.

According to the reports, the deceased, Piyush, was a bright Class 11 student who moved to Indore to prepare for IIT-JEE.

Speaking to the media about the incident, Piyush's brother - who was with him on that fateful night said, "He was studying late into the night on Friday when he suddenly started feeling uneasy. He was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital where doctors declared him dead."

What Is A Heart Attack or Cardiac Death?

A heart attack or a cardiac death is a fatal health condition that is marked by the sudden disruption in usual blood flow to the heart due to clogged arteries or high cholesterol levels. When there is a lack of blood flow to the heart (which carries all the essential nutrients to the cells in the heart to keep them alive), the cells of the heart muscles start to die eventually leading to the death of the individual.

Here are some warning symptoms of heart attack that one should never ignore:

1. Chest pain or discomfort
2. Difficulty in breathing
3. Unexplained pain in neck, back, jaw and arms
4. Nausea or vomiting
5. Cold sweats

Can understand 18 also suffer from this fatal condition? Yes, heart attack can strike anyone, and everyone, irrespective of age and gender. Studies have shown that it all depends on the trigger factors that increase the risk of this fatal condition in an individual.

According to experts, here are the top 7 contributing factors that increase your chances of suffering a heart attack:

1. Poor diet routine
2. Excessive stress
3. Irregular sleeping habits
4. Sedentary lifestyle
5. High cholesterol levels
6. Uncontrolled blood pressure levels
7. Uncontrolled body weight or BMI

Make sure to consult a doctor as and when you notice any of the signs mentioned above. Remember, quick and prompt action can help you deal with this fatal health condition. Also, remember to follow a healthy lifestyle routine - eat healthy, stay hydrated, manage your stress levels, control cholesterol levels, and most importantly, exercise regularly.

2nd Heart Attack Death In Madhya Pradesh In One Week

This comes a few days after a 17-year-old boy died of a heart attack at his residence in Dwarkapuri. As per reports, he suffered a heart attack after experiencing uneasiness and chest pain, which led to his death.

Speaking to the media, the deceased boy's family members said that Arjun was a Class 12 student and had his birthday on Ram Navami according to Hindu calendar. His mother is a vegetable vendor and he assisted her on Saturday evening. He appeared normal at night and had dinner before going to sleep. Around 5 am on Sunday, he complained of chest pain and uneasiness, after which he was rushed to the hospital, where he was declared dead on arrival.

His family members added that Arjun was not involved in any kind of intoxication and had no known history of heart-related issues.

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