5 Heart Diseases Common After 40

Are you aware that, despite maintaining perfect health after 40, you are still vulnerable to developing heart problems! It surely might sound disturbing, but the fact is, it is true. Like any of the other organs of our body, the heart too feels the stress of non-stop working, Infact much more than some of the other organs.

However, staying aware of some of the commonly observed heart diseases after 40 and taking preventive measures can help you protect your heart against a lot of complications.

Let’s take a look at 5 commonly observed heart diseases after 4o, their symptoms, and causes.

Causes of Heart Diseases after 40

Types	Causes	Symptoms	Prevention Tips
Coronary Artery Disease	Cholesterol builds up in the arteries	Severe chest pain Difficulty in breathing Acute fatigue Acute sweating	Frequent checkups Avoid processed and fried food
Hypertensive Heart Disease	Stressed heart muscles due to uncontrolled BP	Severe headaches Dizziness Continuous palpitations	Monitor BP levels regularly Reduce salt and spice intake Stress management through meditation and Yoga
Irregular heartbeat or Arrhythmia	The heartbeat is either too fast or too slow	Anxiety attacks Discomfort in the chest Instability and fainting spells.	Drink more water Reduce caffeine and alcohol intake
Heart Failure	Insufficient pumping of blood and weakened heart muscles	Difficulty in breathing Unexplained fatigue Nausea and vomiting Sweating and pain in the left arm, jaw, neck, and back.	Reduce processed food and meat Include more vegetables and fruits in your diet. Monitor your BP, Sugar, and Cholesterol levels regularly.
Peripheral Artery Disease	Narrowing down of arteries resulting in insufficient blood flow.	Numbness felt while walking Cold feet	Cholesterol management Weight management Avoid smoking

While at @40, you still have a long way to go in life, the present lifestyle and living conditions can impact your heart at any moment. Hence, do not ignore even the smallest of symptoms of heart disease after 40. Ideally, 40 should introduce more strength and not stress, and that’s what we aim for at Sagar Hospitals. With an experienced and versatile team of some of the best cardiologists in Bangalore, we have what it takes to help you have a strong and healthy heart.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why are heart diseases after 40 on the rise?
   Age is a common contributor, coupled with poor lifestyle and increased stress, for heart diseases to increase after 40.

 

1. Can staying fit alone after 40 reduce the risk of heart disease?
   In addition to staying fit, regular checkups and managing conditions like obesity, hypertension And diabetes is equally important.

 

1. Any symptoms I need to be wary of?
   Yes, watch out for severe chest pain, combined with breathlessness while walking and climbing, sweating, and irregular heartbeats.

 

1. At what stage after 40 does a heart check-up become necessary?
   Ideally, you will do well to have a heart check-up even earlier so that you can prevent major complications after 40.

 

1. Can too much physical activity cause any damage to the heart as you age?
   Too much of anything is bad, and the same goes for physical activity as you age. Controlled sessions are welcome.