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Heart health experts discuss lifestyle risks and the ‘Monday effect’
Ahead of World Heart Day, medical experts are highlighting the importance of lifestyle changes to prevent cardiovascular disease. Cardiologist Dr. Chanakya Kishore Kammaripalli notes that heart disease often develops quietly over many years due to habits such as smoking, physical inactivity, and high sodium intake.
Additionally, researchers are examining the ‘Monday effect,’ where severe heart attacks, particularly those involving coronary artery blockages, appear to occur more frequently at the start of the week. Dr. Hasmukh Gujar explains that this may be due to a combination of natural morning increases in blood pressure and heart rate, alongside the emotional and physical stress associated with returning to work routines after the weekend.
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Dr. Chanakya Kishore Kammaripalli · Dr. Hasmukh Gujar · Inamdar Multispeciality Hospital · World Heart Day
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] A 2023 study from Ireland reported an increase in serious heart attacks at the beginning of the week. www.news18.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Mondays may see more severe heart attacks due to natural increases in blood pressure, heart rate, and blood clotting activity during early hours. www.news18.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The 'Monday effect' may be caused by a combination of biological changes and the stress of returning to work routines. www.news18.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Smoking damages blood vessels and increases cardiovascular risk. lifeandmore.in
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Excess sodium intake from packaged foods and restaurant meals contributes to high blood pressure. lifeandmore.in
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Heart disease risk can build quietly for years through habits like smoking, high blood pressure, and physical inactivity. lifeandmore.in