39-year-old Karnataka Ranji cricketer Vinay Kumar dies of heart attack: Are fit and young athletes also at risk?
मुख्य बातें
- •year-old Karnataka Ranji cricketer Vinay Kumar dies of a heart attack.
- •Experts believe fit and young athletes are not entirely safe from the risk of heart disease.
- •Lp(a) testing and genetic factors are considered crucial in detecting heart disease risk.
- •Regular cardiac health check-ups remain essential despite fitness levels.
Vinay Kumar, a 39-year-old Ranji Trophy cricketer from Karnataka, recently passed away due to a heart attack. Kumar, an experienced bowler and batsman for Karnataka, collapsed suddenly at his home and could not be revived. His death has sent shockwaves through the sporting world and raised a pressing question: Are fit, young, and active athletes truly safe from the risk of heart disease?
Experts say that the risk of heart disease is not limited to older individuals. The sporting world has often witnessed athletes with high fitness levels falling prey to serious cardiac issues. The primary causes could include genetic factors, silent heart disease, or elevated levels of a specific protein called Lp(a) detected in blood tests. Lp(a) is a type of cholesterol whose high levels can increase the risk of heart disease. Experts suggest that regular Lp(a) testing can help detect this risk in time.
