{"id":2125,"date":"2025-10-11T11:12:16","date_gmt":"2025-10-11T11:12:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theme-dev.cmsmasters.net\/magazine-main\/scorseses-latest-is-a-heartbreaking-masterpiece\/"},"modified":"2025-10-29T11:07:25","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T11:07:25","slug":"uae-doctors-warn-that-even-healthy-young-individuals-might-have-undetected-heart-conditions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/insider18.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/11\/uae-doctors-warn-that-even-healthy-young-individuals-might-have-undetected-heart-conditions\/","title":{"rendered":"UAE: Doctors warn that even healthy, young individuals might have undetected heart conditions"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2125\" class=\"elementor elementor-2125\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75b1dc2 e-flex e-con-boxed cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"75b1dc2\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-09e2e6a cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"09e2e6a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The unexpected passing of 18-year-old student Vaishnav Krishnakumar in Dubai this week has deeply saddened families and healthcare professionals. Many are now wondering how such incidents occur in young, apparently healthy people.<\/p><p>According to doctors, although these cases are uncommon, there has been an increase in cardiac arrests among young adults, often linked to stress, unhealthy lifestyles, and undiagnosed heart problems.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f23eae1 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f23eae1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Contemporary lifestyles increase pressure\n\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0cb5617 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0cb5617\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:cf341f22-bbe4-40f9-bdd6-81b68ca004a1-4\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-10\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\"><div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] thread-sm:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] thread-lg:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"><div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] thread-lg:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"><div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"><div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"2c623a92-3a93-48fc-a528-a4bd87d1cee6\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5\"><div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"><div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words dark markdown-new-styling\"><p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"277\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Doctors have warned that stress, anxiety, and insufficient sleep form a harmful combination. Dr. Younes Altaia, a consultant cardiologist at Medeor Hospital in Abu Dhabi, noted that rising anxiety levels and poor sleep routines are taking a toll on young people\u2019s heart health.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16248bd e-con-full e-flex cmsmasters-block-default e-con e-child\" data-id=\"16248bd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa6ae96 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aa6ae96\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\u201cPersistent anxiety is often linked to unhealthy sleep habits, which can heighten the risk of heart disease,\u201d he explained. \u201cInconsistent sleep schedules, even more than low-quality rest, are associated with increased oxidative stress, reduced blood vessel efficiency, and unstable blood pressure.\u201d<\/p><p>Simply put, the doctor noted that when normal sleep cycles are disturbed, the heart is forced to work harder, causing blood pressure and stress levels to rise \u2014 gradually harming the heart over time.<\/p><p>Dr. Altaia further cautioned that high consumption of caffeine, energy drinks, workout supplements, and vaping are becoming significant contributors to these problems.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cea5431 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cea5431\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\u201cMost pre-workout and energy beverages are packed with caffeine and other stimulants, which can trigger rapid or irregular heartbeats, particularly during physical activity,\u201d he explained. \u201cCombining these drinks with alcohol further heightens the danger, raising the chances of heart complications.\u201d<\/p><p>He also mentioned that nicotine from vaping or e-cigarettes can negatively affect blood vessels and heart performance, leading to reduced endurance and added strain on the cardiovascular system.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31dfccc cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"31dfccc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"760\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/insider18.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/post17c.web_.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-35614\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/insider18.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/post17c.web_.webp 760w, https:\/\/insider18.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/post17c.web_-300x166.webp 300w, https:\/\/insider18.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/post17c.web_-543x300.webp 543w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f4ff1ec cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f4ff1ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Dr. Usair Ansari, a specialist cardiologist at Aster Clinic in Discovery Gardens, noted that the modern, fast-moving lifestyle is silently impacting people\u2019s health.<\/p><p>He explained that inactivity, unhealthy eating, being overweight, and hidden heart issues can all raise the likelihood of heart problems. Added to that, high stress, insufficient sleep, and the use of stimulants such as energy drinks put even more pressure on the heart.<\/p><p>He further explained that in uncommon instances, viral infections or heart inflammation (myocarditis) can lead to serious cardiac issues, even in healthy young individuals. \u201cSuch cases highlight the importance of routine medical evaluations \u2014 tests like ECGs and heart screenings can help identify potential problems before they become severe,\u201d he said.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b3ad81 cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3b3ad81\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Steps to take when a person suddenly collapses\n\n\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-889e82b cmsmasters-block-default cmsmasters-sticky-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"889e82b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Dr. Ansari stressed that prompt response can be life-saving.<\/p><p>He advised, \u201cIf a person collapses and is unresponsive, first check their breathing and pulse. If neither is present, call emergency services immediately and begin CPR \u2014 press firmly and rapidly in the center of the chest at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute.\u201d<\/p><p>He added, \u201cIf an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is accessible, use it and follow the device\u2019s instructions, delivering a shock if indicated. These critical minutes can make a huge difference.\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Doctors in the UAE caution that even fit, young adults can suffer from hidden heart problems, emphasizing the importance of regular checkups and early detection to prevent sudden cardiac issues.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":35612,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"pmpro_default_level":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[34,21],"post_template":[61],"top_category":[],"class_list":["post-2125","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-health","tag-dubai-buzz","tag-health","post_template-post-2","pmpro-has-access"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/insider18.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2125","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/insider18.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/insider18.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/insider18.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/insider18.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2125"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/insider18.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2125\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":35617,"href":"https:\/\/insider18.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2125\/revisions\/35617"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/insider18.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/35612"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/insider18.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2125"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/insider18.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2125"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/insider18.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2125"},{"taxonomy":"post_template","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/insider18.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/post_template?post=2125"},{"taxonomy":"top_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/insider18.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/top_category?post=2125"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}