Can blood pressure that is only occasionally high cause harm?

Yes. Arterial damage is cumulative. Even intermittent high BP damages Vessel walls over Years.

Why do heart attacks often happen in Early morning?

Blood pressure, heart rate, and stress hormones rise sharply in the morning, increasing the chance of plaque rupture.

Is diabetes dangerous even if sugar levels are “borderline”?

Yes. Diabetes damages blood vessels silently, increases inflammation, and often causes painless or silent heart attacks.

Can thin or fit-looking people get heart attacks?

Absolutely. Abdominal fat, genetics, stress, poor sleep, and insulin resistance matter more than body weight alone.

Why does family history matter so much?

Genes influence cholesterol handling, clotting tendency, and arterial response. A strong family history raises baseline risk, even when reports look normal.

Are stress and poor sleep really harmful to Heart?

Yes. Chronic stress and inadequate sleep raise blood pressure, sugar levels, and inflammation, making plaques unstable.

Author: Dr Jay Deshmukh

Dr Jay Deshmukh is Chief Physician and Director, Sunflower Hospital, Nagpur Honorary Physician to Honorable Governor of Maharashtra and PondicherryCentral. Dr Jay Deshmukh is an M.B.B.S., M.C.P.S., F.C.P.S., M.N.A.M.S., MD From Internal Medicine – Bombay and New Delhi.