Current trend is surprising, where a case of chronic heart disease and diabetes, which in theory emerged in those aged over 50 years could now appear on the generation aged 20 to 30 years, even in young adolescents. One of the diseases experienced by many young people is a heart attack.
"The trend today is quite odd, in which young people become susceptible to heart disease. Lifestyle, eating junk food, lack of exercise and changes in the environment, a factor that causes many cases of heart attacks occur in young people, "said Dr. Pudjo Rahasto, SpJP, specialist heart and blood vessels, in an exclusive interview with Okezone, Awal Bros Hospital, Tangerang, on Thursday (12/20/2012).
Dr. Pudjo also added, smoking is also one of the top causes of many cases of heart disease in young people. "Keep in mind that smoking can damage the coronary heart, this would lead to the risk of heart disease or a heart attack to be two times higher," explains Dr. Pudjo.
For that you need to be aware of the symptoms of a heart attack include chest pain the left side radiating to the left arm, neck and back. "If these symptoms occur, you should get some rest, if the symptoms disappear, and only appears during certain activities, it is practically stable, but still must be vigilant. However, if the symptoms do not go away even after you rest, and more than 15 minutes, do not wait anymore, take him to the nearest hospital, "concludes Dr. Pudjo.
