Heart specialist shares case of 37-year-old man who, despite running 5 km every day, eating no junk, needed two stents: ‘If your father/uncle had…’
Indian Express·4h ago·Fear
What Happened
A 37-year-old man in Hyderabad required two stents despite running 5 km daily, eating no junk food, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Cardiologist Dr Syed Akram Ali identified genetic factors, high lipoprotein(a) levels, chronic stress, poor sleep quality, and hidden inflammation as major risk factors. Physical fitness alone does not guarantee arterial health. Experts recommend comprehensive testing including HS-CRP, ApoB, and lipoprotein(a) screening for all Indians above age 25.
Key Entities
Dr Syed Akram Ali37-year-old manHyderabadlipoprotein(a)Dr Parin SangoiDr Rahul GuptaHS-CRPcoronary calcium score