Bengaluru Cyclist, 45 Yr-Old die Risk in Intense Exercise on Heart

Many active individuals tend to forego evaluations, presuming their good health, under the assumption of being athletic, as stated by Dr. Pradeep Haranahalli, a Consultant in Interventional Cardiology at Manipal Hospital in Bengaluru. The demise of Anil Kadsur, a 45-year-old cyclist and fitness trainer in Bengaluru, due to a heart attack, underscores that physical fitness doesn’t necessarily equate to cardiac fitness. Despite strict discipline and dedication to fitness, pushing the body may pose risks, as the heart’s endurance relies on various factors. Engaging in excessive physical activity without knowledge of the heart’s exercise capacity can result in cardiac complications.

Also read: Police Seized Submachine Gun from Extortion Suspect in Mumbai

The Fitness Myth Unveiled: Beyond Excessive exercise lies cardiac risk

To start, a physically fit individual may experience a heart attack due to underlying conditions or co-morbidities such as diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, blood pressure, or a family history of heart issues. Often, those who consider themselves athletic may overlook the need for evaluations, assuming all parameters are normal. While exercise helps control weight, it cannot prevent plaque accumulation or heart blockages triggered by other factors. There are instances where patients persist in smoking, believing that their athletic pursuits will offset the habit. However, smoking persists in thickening and clotting the blood, leading to blockages and ultimately resulting in a heart attack.

Also read: गगनयान से पहले वुमन रोबोट व्योममित्रा अंतरिक्ष में जाएगी

The Impact of High-Intensity Exercises on the Heart Unveiling Effects

“Kadsur’s Daily 100 km Cycling Routine: Impact on Heart Health”Cycling 100 km daily from 3 am to 7 pm, with inadequate rest, damages heart cells over time, elevating troponin levels, indicating potential heart injury. Prolonged high-intensity exercises may also result in irregular heartbeats, known as an athlete’s heart, leading to sudden cardiac arrest.