The truth about sudden heart attacks in young people | Dr Arun Kumar Govindarajan

Sudden cardiac arrest and heart attacks in young adults are rising at an alarming rate disproving the myth that cardiovascular disease only affects older generations. When fit, active individuals face sudden heart failure or acute myocardial infarction, it begs the critical question: what silent heart attack triggers are being overlooked? In this informative video, Dr. Arun Kumar Govindarajan (Director & Chief Radiologist at Aarthi Scans & Labs) breaks down the underlying pathology inside the cardiovascular system. Discover what truly drives the increase in early cardiac risks, from asymptomatic arterial plaque rupture and hidden genetic heart conditions to lifestyle stressors, high cholesterol, and hypertension. Take charge of your cardiac health before mild symptoms turn into a medical emergency. For more such health videos and insights, follow us on Instagram:   / aarthiscanlabs   Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:27 The 4 pillars of heart health 02:24 The house analogy of heart 03:40 Heart anatomy & blood flow 06:10 What can go wrong? 06:54 Causes of heart related deaths 08:52 Electrical issues Arrhythmias  10:02 Plumbing issues: Thrombosis vs. heart attacks  12:13 Fuel & supply-demand mismatch  14:13 Sudden collapse patterns 18:50 Screening & modern diagnostic modalities  19:26 Genetic risk & family history 20:52 Diagnostic tools: ECG & Echocardiogram (Echo)  22:43 Treadmill Test (TMT) / Stress ECG  24:03 How cholesterol plaques form 26:04 Essential preventive blood tests  27:05 CT Calcium scoring: Pros and cons  28:28 Personalized screening plans 30:26 Prevention & actionable lifestyle recommendations Source Videos:    • 21-year-old student dies of heart attack      • Bengaluru Techie Dies of Heart Attack Insi...      • Tragic: 15-Year-Old Dies After Marathon at...      • College Girl Dies Mid-Speech | Sudden Hear...      • Rising Incidence of Heart Attacks in Young...   #heartattack #hearthealth #cardiacarrest #heart