Doc Speak Series continues: Dr Vinayak Agrawal shares common myths about heart disease. There has been a large increase in sudden cardiac deaths among the young Indians, heart disease is no longer a disease of the old alone. There is no evidence to suggest that COVID or the Vaccines led to increased risk of heart disease. It is essential to assess our risk factors for heart disease, Dr Agrawal highlighted important risk factors that we should be aware of. He elaborated on the symptoms that distinguish a heart attack from a normal chest pain and demystified life style, diet and other changes that could be adopted to prevent heart disease.

This video is part of the Doc series where medical specialists share their advice. The main purpose is to raise awareness about Heart Disease, Heart attacks, and preventive actions required for taking care of our Heart.

Dr Vinayak Agrawal is Senior Director & Head, Department of Clinical Cardiology & Cardiac Imaging, Fortis Gurugram (FMRI). Dr. Agrawal’s clinic contact details are: +919871389501