Shefali Jariwala death: Cardiologist explains steroids, drug overdose, hormonal therapy can increase heart attack risk
Dr Dhirendra Singhania, principal consultant of interventional cardiology at Yashoda Super Speciality Hospitals in Kaushambi, said in June 30 interview with NDTV that the 'major causes of risk in heart attacks are steroids, lack of sleep, and hormonal therapies, especially for women'.
He said, 'Everyone, whether a celebrity or a common man, if they are not following the rules of the body, they will have problems. In celebrities, they all try to maintain their body for fit appearances. Many times, we don't know what they do to achieve that. Lack of sleep has been known as a cardiac risk factor – many celebrities are awake for almost the whole night at times.'
Highlighting the importance of approaching anti-ageing treatments with caution, and prioritising your health and safety, Dr Singhania added, 'Steroids, drug overdoses, and hormonal therapies for women, such as hormone replacement therapy (HRT for menopause) and oral contraceptives, can contribute to heart attack risk.' Be cautious with anti-ageing treatments
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