Why Young People Are Getting Heart Attacks | COVID, Stress, Gym Deaths | Dr Rahul Chandola | Bani Anand | AAE S4

Heart attacks in the 30s and 40s used to be unheard of, so why are more and more young people dying of cardiac ailments now? In this episode of AfterHours with All About Eve, host Bani Anand is joined by Dr Rahul Chandola, one of India’s leading cardiothoracic surgeons, for a much-needed conversation around the epidemic of heart disease, particularly among young people.With over two decades of experience and more than 1,000 open-heart surgeries for underprivileged patients, Dr Chandola brings clarity, compassion, and hard facts to a topic often clouded by myths and misinformation.The Link Between COVID And Heart AttacksDr Chandola explains how individuals who had COVID are at a significantly higher risk of developing atherosclerosis (plaque formation in the arteries of the heart), with effects that can last up to 18 months. He also clears up common misconceptions around whether vaccines increase the risk of heart attacks.Stress, Lifestyle & Corporate Burnout:We examine the link between mental health and cardiac health. Why are high-performing, driven professionals more prone to heart attacks? Dr Chandola clarifies that it’s not ambition itself, but unmanaged stress and sedentary habits that pose the real danger.Preventive Heart Screenings for the Young:Should you have your heart screened before turning 40? If you have a family history, high stress levels, or chronic anxiety, the answer is a resounding YES.Nutrition Then vs Now:Are we eating our way to heart disease? Discover the stark difference between traditional Indian diets and today’s processed, packaged, and fried food culture. Dr Chandola also weighs in on the ongoing debate: vegetarianism vs non-vegetarianism, alcohol vs smoking—what truly harms your heart more?New-Age Medical Technology & Real-Time Heart Monitoring:Dr Chandola introduces us to cutting-edge wearable biosensors—like wireless ECG patches—that stream heart data to the cloud in real time. These innovations are poised to transform early detection, insurance structures, and personalised cardiac care.On Broken Heart Syndrome & Human Emotion:The episode concludes on a powerful note. Dr Chandola sheds light on Broken Heart Syndrome—a real cardiac condition caused by intense emotional trauma, such as the loss of a loved one.(00:00) Episode Begins(02:00) Explaining the rise in heart disease(03:27) What is atherogenesis?(05:25) How has nutrition changed over the years?(07:08) Are ambitious people more at risk?(08:35) Does COVID raise heart attack risk?(09:51) Did COVID vaccines lead to more heart issues?(11:40) Why are young people having heart attacks?(13:16) Early warning signs of a heart attack(15:55) Why are people getting heart attacks at the gym?(17:21) Should young people have heart check-ups?(18:31) Traditional diets vs modern nutrition(20:55) Smoking vs drinking – which is worse?(22:14) Is alcohol safe for heart health?(23:45) Vegetarian vs non-vegetarian – what’s better for the heart?(24:54) Latest technology for heart monitoring(33:13) How tech could affect insurance(34:13) Why Dr Chandola chooses to serve society(38:29) When doctors were seen as gods(39:53) The value of giving back(42:01) A heartbreaking story from a health camp(49:21) Connecting patients and donors(50:45) The state of healthcare in India(54:16) Thoughts on heart transplants(55:00) How organ donation works in India(58:02) His first heart transplant experience(58:51) On Grey’s Anatomy(01:00:21) Risks of self-medicating(01:04:45) How Dr Chandola unwinds AfterHours(01:06:25) What is Broken Heart Syndrome?Follow us: Instagram:   / allabouteve_in   Website: https://allabouteve.co.in/#heartattack #heartdisease #heartpatients #heartproblems #heartattackawareness #brokenheart #covid #covidvaccine #covid19

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