The Covid-19 pandemic has brought about a concerning trend in the rise of heart attacks, particularly among younger adults aged 25-44, according to sources.
Prior to 2019, global statistics showed a decline in heart disease-related fatalities, but the onset of the pandemic has reversed this trend, according to the World Health Organization.
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The study revealed a significant 29.9% increase in heart attack fatalities among individuals aged 25-44 during the initial two years of the pandemic, compared to a 19.6% increase among those aged 45-64 and a 13.7% rise in those over 65.
The National Institute of Health has also established a connection between Covid-19 symptoms and the heightened risk of heart attacks and strokes. Research findings suggest that the virus may lead to increased inflammation in artery wall tissue, escalating the risk.
Furthermore, a study published in February 2023 by the Journal of Clinical Medicine uncovered the potential long-term cardiovascular consequences of even mild cases of Covid-19.
Dr. Yee Hui Yeo, principal author of the Cedars-Sinai study, highlighted a key factor contributing to the spike in heart attacks among younger individuals: a lack of awareness regarding the correlation between their symptoms and heart health.
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Dr. Yeo emphasized the importance of recognizing warning signs such as chest pain, discomfort spreading to the arm, back, or jaw, cold sweats, and fatigue, among others. Additionally, she noted that women may experience different symptoms, such as brief pain in the back, neck or arm.
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Cardiologist Antreas Hindoyan from Keck Medicine of USC underscores the significance of comprehensive heart health assessments, recommending routine lab work to monitor kidney and thyroid function, cholesterol levels and blood sugar levels, especially for individuals who have had Covid-19.
Additional tests such as stress tests, EKGs and MRIs can provide valuable insights into heart health status. However, Hindoyan emphasizes the ongoing experimental nature of research, tests, and treatments in this field, indicating that there is still much to be understood.
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