Why Are 25-Year-Olds Getting Heart Attacks? | Cardiologist on India’s Rising Heart Crisis

25/07/2025 1h 29min

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In this episode of Expert Talk with Bhavya Desai, we’re joined by Dr. Haresh Mehta , a well known interventional Cardiologist, for a no-jargon conversation about heart health.From early warning signs to the difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest, Dr. Mehta explains it all in a way that’s easy to understand. We also chat about why younger people are seeing more heart issues, clear up some common myths around food and fitness, and explore whether smartwatches and health influencers are actually helpful.A practical and eye-opening conversation for anyone looking to take better care of their heart. Tune in! 📢 Don’t forget to Like, Comment, and Share this video! Your engagement helps us bring more such content.✅ Subscribe to Expert Talk with Bhavya Desai for more updates on our political series and hit the bell icon to stay notified about our latest episodes.This podcast was shot on Sony A7 IV and FE 50mm F1.8 📷Connect with us: [email protected]:00:00 – Intro: What’s Coming Up01:00 – Episode Begins: Bhavya x Dr. Haresh02:10 – How Many Indians Face Heart Problems?04:00 – What Exactly Does a Cardiologist Do?05:40 – Heart Failure vs. Heart Attack vs. Cardiac Arrest09:40 – What to Do During a Heart Attack or Cardiac Arrest12:20 – Common Symptoms of Heart Trouble15:40 – Top 3 Most Common Heart Symptoms16:45 – Do Men & Women Show Different Heart Symptoms?19:00 – Why Are Young People Getting Heart Attacks?20:40 – Daily Precautions for a Healthy Heart23:00 – Is Good Sleep Important for Heart Health?24:30 – Heart Health: Smokers vs. Non-Smokers25:00 – Real-Life Case Study27:50 – Myths: Cooking Oil & Heart Health31:40 – Ghee and Your Heart33:30 – COVID Vaccines and Heart Risks36:00 – Why We Shouldn't Compare India to the West37:00 – Are Smartwatches and Fitness Bands Helpful?40:40 – Do These Devices Have Scientific Backing?42:40 – The Role of Medical Influencers on Social Media48:10 – Important Heart Tests You Should Know49:40 – ECG: Positive vs. Negative Results54:30 – Is It Heart Pain or Just Muscle Pain?57:00 – Heart Treatment Options Overview58:10 – What Is Angioplasty?01:01:00 – Problems in Indian Medical Companies01:02:45 – How Much Blockage Needs Treatment?01:04:00 – When Do You Need Bypass Surgery?01:07:30 – Alternative Solutions: EECP, etc.01:08:00 – How Pacemakers Work01:10:00 – Treating Blockages Below 50%01:12:10 – Side Effects of Heart Medications01:14:40 – Dr. Haresh’s most complex case01:18:00 – Aortic Dissection Explained01:21:20 – Valve Therapy & Replacements01:25:30 – The Role of Cardiac Rehab01:28:25 – Final Thoughts📢Follow us on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/experttalkwithbhavyadesai/X: https://www.twitter.com/ETwithBhavyaD/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/experttalkwithbhavyadesai/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/experttalkwithbhavyadesai/📢Follow Bhavya Desai: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bhavya_desai/X: https://twitter.com/bhavya_desai/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bhavya.desai.520/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhavya-desai-058652149/📢 Follow Haresh Mehta:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drhareshmehta/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drhareshmehta/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@doctorhareshmehta▶ About Expert Talk with Bhavya Desai - "Expert Talk with Bhavya Desai" is a podcast channel where curiosity meets expertise! and our host Bhavya Desai, a curious and enthusiastic podcaster, talks to different experts and brings out the best in his guests, ensuring that every episode is packed with valuable takeaways. This show aims to connect people who love learning with professionals who have a lot of knowledge and experience.

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