Dr. Sameer Kubba - Head of the Department of Cardiology at Dharamshila Narayana Hospital, Delhi (India) - said that a young patient he treated underwent rapid weight loss within a year and suffered a heart attack, requiring the procedure of nonging coronary artery (a procedure to open blocked arteries in the heart).
According to Dr. Sameer Kubba, this condition occurs due to sudden changes in the body when losing weight too quickly, leading to body instability and damage to the heart.
Therefore, experts recommend that weight loss should be done slowly and steadily so that the body has time to adjust. Because studies show that sudden loss of more than 10% of weight can be harmful to the heart.
Dr. Sameer Kubba explains that a diet that is harsh and too much exercise can put stress on the heart.
Unintentional weight loss can also stem from diseases such as thyroid problems, malignancy, heart failure or kidney failure.
Extreme dieting habits can also slow down your metabolism, leading to weight gain, stressing your heart, and affecting your cardiovascular health.
"Sudden weight loss can cause inflammation in the body, leading to narrowing of arteries and damaging blood vessel walls. This promotes plaque buildup (residue fat) in the arteries. When the walls are damaged, plaque is more prone to rupture, causing blood vessel blockage and can lead to a heart attack, says Dr. Sameer Kubba.
In addition, harsh diets and excessive exercise can lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance, especially minerals such as potassium, magnesium and calcium. Electrolyte imbalance can cause arrhythmia, increase the risk of blood clots or cause sudden cardiac arrest when the heart stops beating. These changes can impair the heart's ability to pump blood effectively.
Finally, losing weight too quickly can lead to serious dehydration, thicken the blood and increase blood pressure. This forces the heart to work harder, causing more stress and can lead to serious cardiovascular problems.
In short, sudden weight loss can have a negative impact on cardiovascular health. To lose weight safely and effectively, it is necessary to apply a stable method, combining a scientific diet and reasonable exercise.
