Heart disease is increasingly a concern for young people in recent years. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) kill one person every 33 seconds. Heart illness claimed 702,880 lives in 2022. It amounts to one out of every five fatalities. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), CVDs are the top cause of mortality worldwide, accounting for about 17.9 million deaths annually.

Whether it be via diet, exercise, or adjustments to our lifestyle, this highlights the importance of caring for our hearts in our everyday lives. The true cause of heart diseases was discussed by interventional cardiologist Dr Sanjay Bhojraj, MD, in a post published on June 25. Let's find out what the expert said:

What causes heart disease?

Dr Bhojraj emphasized that the true cause of heart disease is not so much the rise in cholesterol levels, but rather the presence of circulating LDL particles, also known as low-density lipoproteins, in our bodies. "The quantity of LDL you have is irrelevant." The caption states that this is what causes the damage.

What is LDL then? Because a high LDL level causes cholesterol to accumulate in your arteries, it is occasionally referred to as the "bad" cholesterol, according to MedlinePlus. In contrast, high-density lipoproteins are known as HDL.

"These circulating cholesterol particles may get damaged, which is linked to something we call a damage-associated molecular pattern, or DAMP," the cardiologist said. The immune system is activated by this procedure. Additionally, it increases the risk of developing heart disease.

Additional tests to include in your yearly physical exam to find any issues

Dr. Rajeev Vashisth, senior consultant, cardiothoracic and cardiac surgeon (vascular surgery), HCG Hospitals, Bhavnagar, discussed the tests that people are missing during their yearly health checkup and emphasized that the ECG (electrocardiogram) is unable to detect all conditions.

The following tests should all be included in a more complete evaluation of cardiovascular risk:

A profile of lipids

The HbA1c or fasting blood sugar level

Monitoring of blood pressure

waist circumference/BMI ratio measurement

An echocardiogram or stress test should be done on occasion, especially for those with a family history or symptoms such as chest discomfort or dyspnea.

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