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Indians at higher risk of early heart disease, says KGMU cardiologist

timesofindia.indiatimes.com · DistrictNews · 2026-09-06

Indians at higher risk of early heart disease, says KGMU cardiologist

KGMU warns Indians face heart disease about 10 years earlier due to genes, lifestyle and environment; experts highlight Lp(a) testing and early screening. Lucknow: Indians may be more vulnerable to heart disease at a younger age—about 10 years earlier than many Western populations—due to a combined effect of genetics, environment and lifestyle, said Prof Rishi Sethi, head of cardiology at King George’s Medical University (KGMU).

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