Prashant Tamang's Death at 43: Why Heart Screening Can't Wait Till 50 Anymore

• Singer and actor Prashant Tamang's sudden death at 43 highlights the worrying rise of heart disease in younger individuals.
• Cardiologists in India observe an increase in cardiac events among people in their 30s and 40s, often without prior symptoms.
• Lifestyle factors like long working hours, chronic stress, sedentary routines, poor sleep, smoking, and metabolic disorders contribute to earlier onset of heart disease.
• Experts recommend risk-based, not age-based, heart screening, starting with basic tests like blood pressure, lipid profile, blood sugar, and ECG in the 30s, especially with family history.
• For those in their 40s or high-risk individuals, additional tests like echocardiography, treadmill stress testing, or coronary calcium scoring may be beneficial.

Why It Matters: Preventive heart screening is crucial in 30s and 40s due to rising cardiac events in younger individuals.