Heart Attacks in 20s and 30s on the Rise in Mumbai – Wockhardt Hospitals

Heart disease, once considered a concern for middle and old age, is increasingly striking younger adults in Mumbai. A month-long Heart Health Insights Survey conducted by Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai Central has revealed alarming trends in cardiac health.

According to the survey, 62% of doctors reported a significant increase in cardiac cases among patients under 40 in the last five years. While middle-aged adults between 41–60 remain the most affected group (80%), cases among individuals in their late 20s and 30s are no longer rare.

The findings also revealed a gender disparity, with 67% of doctors noting men are more prone to cardiac issues, though cases among women are steadily rising.

Preventive healthcare remains a weak area, with only 35% of patients undergoing routine check-ups and the majority, 65%, seeking medical attention only after symptoms appear. More than 70% of patients were found to have only partial knowledge of their blood pressure, cholesterol, and sugar levels, leaving them vulnerable to unmonitored risks.

The survey further highlighted critical delays in emergencies, with just 40% of cardiac patients managing to reach hospitals within the ‘golden hour,’ when timely intervention can save lives.

Commenting on the concerning trends, Dr. Parin Sangoi, Interventional Cardiologist, Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai Central, said, “Ten years ago, heart attacks in people in their 30s were rare.

Today, we are seeing professionals in their late 20s and 30s presenting with heart attacks linked to stress, poor lifestyle habits, and neglect of health. This is a wake-up call for urban India.”

Sharing a similar concern, Dr. Gulshan Rohra, Chief Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Wockhardt Hospitals, added, “Preventive care is almost absent in our culture. Even educated patients underestimate cardiac risk.

By the time they come to us, they often miss the ‘golden hour’, reducing chances of survival and recovery. Prevention and awareness must be the new priority.”

The findings underline an urgent need for greater awareness, early intervention, and lifestyle modification. Doctors at Wockhardt Hospitals emphasized that adopting preventive cardiac care, undergoing regular health check-ups, and seeking timely medical help can significantly reduce complications and improve survival rates.