Topic: HeartAttack

The sudden death of a 9-year-old girl at a Delhi school has raised concern over cardiac arrest and heart-related illnesses in children, doctors said.

Omega-3-rich fish such as sardines, mackerel and salmon may support heart health and lower triglycerides, but they do not guarantee heart attack prevention.

Doctors say not every heart attack is caused by blockages. Reduced oxygen supply, artery spasms, anaemia, irregular heartbeat and stress may also be factors.

Healthy and fit women in their 30s and 40s may also face heart attack risk due to spontaneous coronary artery dissection, or SCAD, experts say.

A 24-year-old UPSC aspirant in Gurugram suffered a heart attack. Doctors found severe blockages and linked possible risks to low sleep, smoking, stress and lifestyle factors.

Working 55 hours or more a week may raise the risk of death from ischemic heart disease and stroke, according to WHO and ILO analysis.