She had a heart attack at 35 but her arteries had no blockage: What’s this silent crisis affecting young people?
Indian Express·11h ago·Positivity
What Happened
A 35-year-old executive experienced a heart attack without arterial blockages, a condition called MINOCA. Her ECG and blood tests confirmed heart damage, but angiography revealed normal arteries with slow blood flow. Chronic stress, hypertension, and smoking damaged her blood vessel lining. She recovered with medications, lifestyle changes, and stress management without requiring a stent.
Key Entities
MINOCA (Myocardial Infarction with Non-Obstructive Coronary Arteries)35-year-old executiveEndothelium dysfunctionChronic stressHypertensionHeart attack without blockagesIndian Express