Sonali Phogat

Sonali Phogat, BJP leader and former Bigg Boss contestant died of heart attack in Goa at the age of 43. Experts discuss common causes of sudden cardiac ...

This is especially important for those who have a history of heart problems or if it runs in their family," says Dr (Col) Monik Mehta, Chief of Cardiology, Manipal Hospital, Gurugram. "A heart attack occurs due to a sudden blockage of the coronary artery which are supplying blood to the heart muscle. Dr Ravi Gupta, Consultant Cardiologist, Wockhardt Hospital, Mumbai Central says even if you don’t have any symptoms, you must check diabetes and blood pressure regularly as at times when sugar or BP is high, you’re not aware of it and initially these two things give no prior symptoms. It is important to consult with a doctor immediately: chest pain, shortness of breath, nausea or vomiting, light-headedness or dizziness," says Dr Mathur. Such people and now doing high-intensity workouts are especially vulnerable to getting post-workout heart attacks. The major causes for heart attack in Indians is they are genetically prone to develop heart attack, adoption of western lifestyle which leads to change in mutation hence we are prone to heart attack," says Dr Ravi Gupta, Consultant Cardiologist, Wockhardt Hospital, Mumbai Central. The sudden blockages are due to the formation of blood clot. "We all know that sudden cardiac arrests have increased particularly after Covid pandemic. The heart attacks in younger population are increasing every year. [Sonali Phogat](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/bjp-leader-and-actress-sonali-phogat-dies-of-heart-attack-in-goa-101661230564919.html), BJP leader and former Bigg Boss contestant died of heart attack in Goa at the age of 43 on Tuesday (August 23). Experts discuss common causes of sudden cardiac arrest and heart attack. What could be the possible reasons for sudden cardiac arrest in young ranges from loneliness, stress, mental trauma, smoking, alcohol etc, also lack of exercise, proper diet.

BJP leader Sonali Phogat died of a heart attack last night in Goa. She was 43.

In videos that went viral on social media, Sonali Phogat was seen hitting the man with her footwear. She made her acting debut in 2016 with the TV show 'Amma: Ek Maa Jo Laakhon Ke Liye Bani Amma'. She had gone to Goa with some of her employees.

Sonali Phogat was a BJP leader, TikTok star and a Bigg Boss participant, who was embroiled in controversies every now and then for asking people to chant ...

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If you have risk factors, it is best to get yourself tested as soon as you get to know about them, say experts.

[Twitter ](https://twitter.com/Lifestyle_ie) [Instagram ](https://www.instagram.com/ie_lifestyle) [heart attack](https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/health/heart-failure-myths-facts-cardiologist-explains-7939805/) while working out in a gym. He continues to remain critical on a ventilator at AIIMS [Delhi](https://indianexpress.com/section/cities/delhi/). [visit to Goa](https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/life-style/shenaz-treasury-top-reasons-to-visit-goa-monsoon-8059089/) along with some of her staff members. According to Dr Mansuri, “Once an individual reaches the age of 20, they are eligible to get screenings and should get tests done once every two to four years. “While we are more predisposed to heart ailments, it is not so alarming that all of us should start getting checked. “But, this is just a presumption and we don’t have a scientific basis, as of now.” Of late, all of us are getting exposed to the same type of diet that the western countries consume.” According to the Indian Heart Association, demographic data indicate that the heart disease rate among Indians/South Asians is double that of the national averages of the western world. When heart disease strikes Indians, it tends to do so at an earlier age (almost 33 per cent earlier) than other demographics, often without prior warning,” it noted. After she complained of [uneasiness](https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/health/miracle-tea-summer-season-headache-bloating-uneasiness-abdominal-pain-heaviness-hydration-7880412/), the former Bigg Boss contestant was rushed to St Anthony Hospital at Anjuna where she was declared brought dead.