Sonali Phogat

Sonali Phogat, BJP leader and former Bigg Boss contestant died of heart attack in Goa at the age of 43. Experts discuss common causes of sudden cardiac ...

This is especially important for those who have a history of heart problems or if it runs in their family," says Dr (Col) Monik Mehta, Chief of Cardiology, Manipal Hospital, Gurugram. "A heart attack occurs due to a sudden blockage of the coronary artery which are supplying blood to the heart muscle. Dr Ravi Gupta, Consultant Cardiologist, Wockhardt Hospital, Mumbai Central says even if you don’t have any symptoms, you must check diabetes and blood pressure regularly as at times when sugar or BP is high, you’re not aware of it and initially these two things give no prior symptoms. It is important to consult with a doctor immediately: chest pain, shortness of breath, nausea or vomiting, light-headedness or dizziness," says Dr Mathur. Such people and now doing high-intensity workouts are especially vulnerable to getting post-workout heart attacks. The major causes for heart attack in Indians is they are genetically prone to develop heart attack, adoption of western lifestyle which leads to change in mutation hence we are prone to heart attack," says Dr Ravi Gupta, Consultant Cardiologist, Wockhardt Hospital, Mumbai Central. The sudden blockages are due to the formation of blood clot. "We all know that sudden cardiac arrests have increased particularly after Covid pandemic. The heart attacks in younger population are increasing every year. [Sonali Phogat](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/bjp-leader-and-actress-sonali-phogat-dies-of-heart-attack-in-goa-101661230564919.html), BJP leader and former Bigg Boss contestant died of heart attack in Goa at the age of 43 on Tuesday (August 23). Experts discuss common causes of sudden cardiac arrest and heart attack. What could be the possible reasons for sudden cardiac arrest in young ranges from loneliness, stress, mental trauma, smoking, alcohol etc, also lack of exercise, proper diet.