New Delhi, Feb. 27 -- Mahajan Imaging & Labs has reported an 85% year-on-year increase in Calcium Scoring CT scans from 2024 to 2025, alongside a 36% rise in advanced cardiac imaging volumes. The surge reflects growing awareness about preventive cardiology and early risk assessment tools, including among younger individuals.

Against this backdrop, the institution hosted a virtual conference titled "Young Hearts at Risk: The Case for Early Cardiac Screening," where experts highlighted the shifting age profile of cardiovascular disease and stressed the importance of structured early screening.

National data indicate that over 25% of heart attacks in India now occur in individuals under 40, while nearly 15-20% of sudden cardiac arrests are...