India, March 20 -- Heart health is often shaped quietly over time, with cardiovascular risk building beneath the surface long before any warning signs appear. From plaque accumulation to inflammation and metabolic changes, these processes can progress unnoticed, making it all the more important to understand your risk factors early. Being aware of these hidden drivers allows you to make timely lifestyle changes that can protect your heart and potentially prevent serious events like heart attacks.

Dr Kunal Sood, an anaesthesiologist and interventional pain medicine physician, has outlined five key insights into heart health, shedding light on the factors that quietly drive cardiovascular risk and the everyday habits that can actively supp...