Dr. Naresh Trehan on cardiac arrests hitting younger people
Dr. Naresh Trehan on cardiac arrests hitting younger people
Dr. Naresh Trehan, Chairman of Medanta, explains why cardiac arrests are hitting younger people—and harder.
If blood pressure drops too low, the heart may not get enough blood — leading to a heart attack.
When BP Drops, Danger Rises
Low blood sugar can crash blood pressure, triggering irregular heartbeats or even a cardiac arrest.
Credit: Getty Images
Low Sugar, High Risk
Conditions like Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy or Brugada Syndrome can cause sudden cardiac arrest— often with no warning.
Hidden Heart Defects
Even people in their 20s & 30s can have heart disease—especially with a family history.
Young, Fit… and at Risk
By age 25 (or earlier), get a heart checkup: echo, lipid profile, ECG. Know your risk.
Screen Early, Stay Safe
Most cardiac arrests are preventable with early screening and awareness.
Predict. Prevent. Protect.
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