India, Oct. 22 -- Heart diseases are rising at an unprecedented rate, especially in young adults. But heart diseases don't spare young children either. To understand the cardiovascular dangers, HT Lifestyle spoke to Dr Chandan Saurav Mahapatro, consultant, interventional cardiology at Manipal Hospital, Hebbal, Bengaluru. While one may think that heart problems may be a middle-aged concern, Dr Mahapatro shed light on an alarming reality and said, "Heart problems are not age-related. Even children get affected by serious heart problems."

In children, heart issues are classified, as the cardiologist noted, into congenital heart defects and lifestyle-driven heart issues. As a parent, it is important to know about these categories and the sig...