Cardiovascular health risks: Stress and cholesterol highlighted by experts

Medical experts are highlighting the diverse risk factors contributing to cardiovascular diseases, noting that heart attacks are no longer exclusive to older populations. Cardiologist Agron Leka reported diagnosing a patient as young as 22 with a heart attack, citing intense emotions, stress, smoking, physical inactivity, and excessive ambition as potential triggers. He noted that for younger individuals, emotional burdens and stress can lead to various heart rhythm disturbances, such as arrhythmia, bradycardia, or tachycardia.

Complementing these findings, health expert Prof. Dr. Halil Krasniqi warned about the silent dangers of high cholesterol. He explained that elevated LDL cholesterol, often termed ‘bad cholesterol,’ can lead to atherosclerosis by depositing in arterial walls over time. Because high cholesterol often presents no physical symptoms, it is frequently discovered only through blood tests or after serious complications like heart attacks, strokes, or circulatory issues occur. Experts emphasize the importance of maintaining physical and psychological stability, regular physical activity, and monitoring lipid levels to prevent long-term arterial damage.