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• Published Subscription Review Article 24 May 2025

  The Rising Burden of Heart Attacks: Causes, Trends, and Prevention Strategies

  By Satish Kumar Sarankar, Sushma Somkuwar

  Abstract: Heart attacks, or myocardial infarctions, remain a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, with their incidence rising steadily across diverse populations. This review explores the increasing prevalence of heart attacks, emphasizing traditional risk factors, such as poor diet, physical inactivity, smoking, and medical conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia. It also highlights emerging risk factors, such as chronic infections, pollutants, substance abuse, and the lasting cardiovascular effects of COVID-19. …

  Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–11 Read article →