AIIMS Study: Post-Mortem Reveals Heart Attacks in Under-45s

• An AIIMS study found over half of sudden deaths were in individuals under 45 (average age 33.6), primarily due to heart diseases like coronary artery disease.
• Many seemingly healthy young adults experienced sudden collapse without prior symptoms, often at home or while traveling.
• Lifestyle factors such as smoking and alcohol consumption were identified as significant risk factors for these sudden cardiac events.
• The study explicitly stated no link between these sudden deaths and COVID-19 infection or vaccination.
• Experts advise genetic testing, family screening, and reducing tobacco/alcohol use to combat the alarming rise in coronary artery disease among youth.

Why It Matters: Sudden heart deaths are alarmingly increasing in young, seemingly healthy adults.