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Medical experts warn of rising heart attack rates in young people
Medical experts are warning of a rising trend in heart attacks among younger populations. Cardiologist Prof. Dr. Ahmet Oytun Baykan notes that while genetic predisposition is a factor, lifestyle choices such as unhealthy nutrition, smoking, diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol are significant contributors to this increase.
Key symptoms of a heart attack include pressure or squeezing pain in the center of the chest that may radiate to the arms, shoulders, back, jaw, or stomach. Experts emphasize that in the event of a suspected attack, calling an ambulance is critical to ensure immediate EKG and intervention, as every second results in the loss of millions of heart muscle cells.
Other specialists have highlighted specific warning signs for different demographics. For children, symptoms may include unusual fatigue, shortness of breath, or fainting during physical activity. In cases of heart failure, patients should watch for sudden shortness of breath, swelling in the legs or ankles, and unexplained rapid weight gain.
Regarding elderly care, neurosurgeon Prof. Dr. Orhan Şen advises against avoiding necessary surgeries due to age-related fears, noting that delaying treatment for conditions like hip fractures or tumors can lead to more severe complications such as organ failure.
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Acıbadem Adana Hastanesi · Ahmet Oytun Baykan · Gülay Gök · Orhan Şen · Osman Erk
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Intervention within the first one to two hours is critical to preventing permanent heart muscle damage. www.mersinhaber.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Medical experts recommend calling an ambulance immediately during a suspected heart attack rather than attempting to drive to the hospital. www.mersinhaber.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Heart attacks are increasingly occurring in younger populations. www.mersinhaber.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Difficulty breathing while sleeping or needing more pillows to sleep can be signs of heart failure. www.haberankara.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Symptoms of heart failure include shortness of breath, fatigue, leg swelling, and unexplained rapid weight gain. www.haberankara.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Common symptoms of a heart attack include pressure and tightness in the middle of the chest that can radiate to the arms, shoulders, back, jaw, or stomach. www.mersinhaber.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr