Sidharth Shukla death: Increasing risk of heart attack among youth; gets these tests done once a year
By Lokmat English Desk | Published: September 3, 2021 01:01 PM2021-09-03T13:01:52+5:302021-09-03T13:01:52+5:30
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Famous actor Siddharth Shukla passed away at the age of 40. According to Cooper Hospital, Siddharth died of a heart attack. At this age, many changes take place in the body from hormones to muscles. Therefore, it is necessary to do some tests after passing the age of thirty or forty so that serious diseases can be avoided.
Cholesterol testing
Cholesterol testing determines the state of heart health. This test determines the size of the HDL and its particles. This test usually checks the cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL, HDL and cholesterol / HDL ratios.
HDL is called high density lipoprotein. Its deficiency increases the risk of heart disease. If the HDL cholesterol level in the test is higher than 60 mg / dl, the risk of heart disease is lower. But if a person's HDL level is less than 40 mg / dl, the chances of heart disease increase.
Blood pressure screening test
After the age of 40, you should check your blood sugar level regularly. Between 40 and 50, there is a risk of high blood pressure or hypertension. It affects the coronary arteries. This condition can increase the risk of heart attack or stroke. This is why the disease is also called the silent killer. Initially, there are no severe symptoms of the disease. Therefore, blood pressure screening test should be done from time to time.
Complete blood count is CBC test
The whole blood count tells about the health of many of your organs, so this is an important test. Through a complete blood count test, you get information about the liver, heart and kidneys. This test examines the cells in a person's blood. If a person has too many or too few blood cells in their blood, they may have health problems.
Cardiac stress test
This test is also called tolerance test. This test shows if the blood flow in your body is getting better. Some people suffer from irregular heartbeat while exercising. These tests examine fatigue, heart rate, blood pressure, and heart activity during exercise. If you are experiencing chest pain, fatigue, or difficulty breathing, do these tests.
Eye examination
As you grow older, your eyes begin to weaken. It is very important to pay attention to eye health after 40. If you are wearing glasses or lenses, you should have regular eye examinations. This will help you to know if you are suffering from cataracts, glaucoma. If you suffer from diabetes or high blood pressure, you must get your eye tested.
Colonoscopy
Between the ages of 40 and 50, doctors recommend a colonoscopy once a year. If you have a family history of colon cancer or if you are suffering from inflammatory bowel disorder, this test should be done on the advice of a doctor.
