India, Sept. 29 -- The person who looks perfectly fit, never misses a workout and can run for miles may appear to have little reason to worry about a heart attack. But appearances can be misleading when it comes to cardiovascular health, believes cardiologist Dr Ajeet Singh.

He shared in an interview with HT Lifestyle that some of the most important heart disease risk factors are silent and may not affect a person's stamina, body weight or ability to exercise. This is why regular gym-goers should not assume that being physically fit automatically means they are protected from heart disease.

"Exercise is undoubtedly one of the best things a person can do for their heart, but it does not eliminate every cardiovascular risk. We can see peo...