Heart beat became abnormal due to changing lifestyle, unbalanced diet, mental stress and busy lifestyle. Heart disease, which used to be limited to the elderly, is now also affecting the youth. Statistics show how serious a problem heart disease has become in Rajsamand district. According to information received from RK Hospital Administration, 21,964 patients were admitted to the IPD of the hospital in 2024. Of these, heart disease was detected in 732 patients. This is approximately 1.3 percent of the total admitted patients. The biggest matter of concern is that in 2024, out of 1,527 ICU patients of the hospital, 469 patients had heart diseases. This means that every third ICU patient suffered from heart disease. It clearly shows that heart disease has now emerged as a serious threat. Increasing danger to the youth: Not only in Rajasthan but in the entire state, youth in the age group of 25 to 40 years are suddenly becoming victims of heart attacks. This is the age when people are most active in family and professional responsibilities, but suddenly cardiac arrest or blockage dominates life. Experts say that the tendency of thrombosis (blood clots) and blood clotting has increased rapidly among the youth. After the Covid-19 pandemic, cases of heart attack and stroke have also increased. Symptoms of heart attack – Do not take lightly – Pain in the middle of the chest that spreads to the neck, jaw and hands – Excessive sweating – Breathing problems, restlessness and nervousness – Abnormal blood pressure or sugar level – Constant tiredness or weakness – This risk increases manifold in patients with diabetes and high cholesterol. Why is the risk of heart disease increasing? – Imbalanced diet – Fast food, junk food and oily food – Lack of physical activity – Lack of walking, yoga and exercise – Stress, overwork and lack of sleep – Smoking, alcohol and drug addiction – Thickening of blood and tendency to clot How to avoid it? – Walk for at least 30 minutes or do light exercise every day – Avoid smoking, alcohol and drugs – Eat a balanced diet of green vegetables, fruits, legumes, porridge and soybeans – Control obesity – Avoid stress and get enough sleep – Get regular heart check-ups every two years after the age of 40 – Protect your body from cold in your daily routine in winters – Include and include yoga in winters. What to do in case of a heart attack? – Take the patient to the nearest hospital without any delay. – Consult a specialist immediately after first aid. – Don’t waste time on home remedies. Instead of relying on gym or supplements, focus on natural and balanced diet. Heart disease statistics in Rajsamand (2024) – 21,964 IPD (inpatient) admissions. – 732 patients were found to be suffering from heart disease. – Out of the total IPD patients, 1.3 percent suffered from heart disease. – 1,527 patients admitted to ICU (critical patients). – 469 patients were found to be suffering from heart disease. – 30.7 percent of the total ICU patients suffered from heart disease.
Every third patient admitted to ICU in Rajsamand is a cardiac patient.
