Modern medical science now offers effective tools to estimate the risk of heart attacks or strokes over the next decade by analyzing data such as age, blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol levels, and lifestyle habits like smoking. Identifying these risk factors early is crucial, especially as lifestyle-related diseases are increasingly affecting younger individuals in their 20s and 30s. Diagnostic tests like ECGs, Echocardiograms, and Treadmill Tests (TMT) play vital roles in detecting underlying issues, even when physical symptoms are absent during rest. While some risk factors like genetics and age cannot be changed, others—such as obesity and hypertension—can be managed through consistent exercise, a healthy diet, and medication. For those who have already experienced a heart event, adhering to lifelong treatment and secondary prevention strategies is essential to prevent recurrence and further damage to the heart muscle.














