Health & Environment
Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty Urges Cholesterol Screening for All Adults
Deccan Herald1h
THE BRIEF
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Renowned cardiac surgeon Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty advised on Sunday that every Indian over the age of 18 should undergo regular cholesterol screening.
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He emphasized that early detection is critical in preventing heart disease, which is increasingly affecting younger adults due to sedentary lifestyles and poor dietary habits.
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Dr. Shetty noted that palpitations and other cardiac symptoms in young people should not be ignored and require immediate professional medical evaluation.