Dr Arindam Pande of Manipal Hospital notes that cardiovascular disease develops 10 to 15 years earlier in Indians compared to Western populations.
The cardiologist warns that high low-density lipoprotein cholesterol frequently goes unnoticed without obvious symptoms, meaning feeling healthy does not guarantee safe heart levels.
Medical experts recommend routine lipid profile check-ups starting at age 18 and advise that lifestyle modifications alone may not suffice for individuals with high cardiovascular risk.