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Chest pain cases surge by 15% in twin cities
Hubballi: Hospitals in Hubballi-Dharwad have reported an average 15% surge in chest pain-related cases following a spate of heart attack deaths among youth. Cardiologists, however, say most complaints are unrelated to cardiac issues and are likely due to the cold weather.
Experts noted an overall rise in heart ailments post-Covid, with this month's panic linked to incidents reported from Hassan and nearby districts. Many patients now opt for full-body health check-ups, driven by both fear and rising health awareness.
Dr Rajkumar Hiremath, head of the department of cardiology, KMC RI Hospital, told TOI that the number of patients increased by 10-15% compared to previous months. "Most male patients, aged about 40, are being brought by their wives.
Among 15 such patients, only 3 to 4 are suffering from minor to major cardiac issues. After media reports, stress and anxiety have been seen among such patients. Many request ECG, Echo, and other tests but test negative for all of them," he shared.
Dr GB Sattur, a veteran cardio-diabetologist, told TOI that although there is a surge of patients with chest pain post-Covid, an additional surge is observed this month. "The worrisome issue is that many youngsters and middle-aged persons are panicking over their chest pain.
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Out of 10 patients, only 3 to 4 have cardiac issues, while the other 6 to 7 are suffering from chest pain due to the cold weather. If they are coming after awareness, that is a welcome step, but coming due to fear is not a good sign," he analysed.
He suggested that if one knows the two causes — lifestyle and heredity — of cardiac issues, there won't be panic or anxiety over heart attacks in society.
Dr Narendra S Hiregoudar, an interventional cardiologist at Suchirayu Hospital, shared that he found only one patient, aged about 30 years, suffering from cardiac issues in the last four days out of 200 patients consulted him. "That patient also has a poor health history with the consumption of tobacco products, alcohol, obesity, and other clusters of factors. We are observing the surge from a week where the younger population is coming up with chest-related issues," Dr Narendra said.
"Fast food items increase body weight which can cause heart diseases. The increasing screen time among homemakers is another reason," he explained.
