Heart Disease Starts Years Before? | Understanding Heart Health with Dr Kunal Sikund

Heart disease may begin developing years before the first warning sign appears. Are you aware of what could be happening inside your arteries? ❤️❤️ Heart disease does not always begin with sudden symptoms. Several risk factors, including diabetes, high blood pressure, abnormal cholesterol levels, family history, smoking and alcohol consumption, can contribute to cardiovascular problems over time. Plaque can gradually accumulate inside the coronary arteries. In some cases, a plaque may rupture and trigger the formation of a blood clot, potentially leading to a heart attack. But how does this process begin? Which risk factors deserve attention? And how can blood tests help doctors assess aspects of our heart health? In this episode of Understanding Health with Sikund’s, Dr Kunal Sikund discusses how heart disease develops, why certain changes can remain unnoticed for years, and the importance of understanding cardiovascular risk factors. 🎙️ Watch the full conversation to learn why awareness, appropriate testing and timely medical advice matter for long-term heart health. In this episode, we discuss: How heart disease can develop gradually The role of diabetes and high blood pressure in cardiovascular risk How cholesterol and plaque affect the coronary arteries Why plaque rupture and blood clots can lead to a heart attack The role of blood tests in assessing different aspects of heart health Why understanding your individual risk factors matters Your heart works every day. Understanding its health should be part of your care. Disclaimer: This video is for general health education and does not replace individual medical advice. Consult your doctor to determine which tests or assessments are appropriate for you. ------------------ heart disease prevention, heart attack risk factors, coronary artery disease, heart health awareness, cholesterol and heart disease, diabetes and heart health, high blood pressure, coronary artery plaque, blood tests for heart health, cardiovascular disease prevention, preventive cardiology, Dr Kunal Sikund, Sikund Diagnostic Centre, Understanding Health with Sikund’s #HeartHealth #HeartDiseaseAwareness #HeartAttackPrevention #CardiovascularHealth #PreventiveHealthcare #HeartCare #HealthAwareness #DrKunalSikund #SikundDiagnosticCentre