Is it getting increasingly common? Warning signs that people tend to miss

Indian singer KK, short for Krishnakumar Kunnath, died of heart attack on May 31, 2022 just hours after giving a live performance at Kolkata. He was 53 years old.

KK reportedly felt unwell while performing at a concert at Nazrul Manch in Kolkata. The show began at 5 pm. After the show he returned to his hotel in Esplanade, where he complained of uneasiness. He was rushed to Calcutta Medical Research Institute (CMRI) at around 10:30 pm, where he was declared dead.

KK’s death has left fans and followers across the country heart broken.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to express his heartfelt condolences for the singer. “Saddened by the untimely demise of noted singer Krishnakumar Kunnath popularly known as KK. His songs reflected a wide range of emotions and struck a chord with people of all age groups. We will always remember him through his songs. Condolences to his family and fans. Om Shanti,” he wrote.

KK is survived by his wife Jyothy, and their two children, son Nakul Krishna Kunnath and daughter Tamara Kunnath.

He died of heart attack

Heart attack is a medical emergency in which the blood supply to the heart is suddenly blocked due to a blood clot. Medically it is called myocardial infarction.

The blockage which stops the flow of the blood can due to a buildup of fat, cholesterol and other substances in the coronary arteries.

What are its warning signs

As per reports he felt uneasiness after reaching his hotel room post completion of his performance. Later he collapsed.

Uneasiness is one of the most common signs of heart attack which is easy to ignore. People often misunderstand it to be the reason behind some other ailment and delay calling a doctor.

During a heart attack, a person will feel uneasiness or pain in the shoulder, arm, back, neck, jaw, and teeth. Sometimes this pain is seen in the upper belly too.

Apart from these signs, other signs of heart attack are chest pain like pressure, squeezing and tightness, cold sweat, fatigue, indigestion, dizziness, nausea and shortness of breath.

Is it increasingly common these days?

Several lifestyle factors are said to be responsible behind the growing cases of heart attacks recently. Cases of heart attack are being seen more in the young population these days.

Heart attack triggering issues like high blood pressure, insomnia, poor eating habits and lack of physical activity have become a part of life.