New Delhi, Dec. 15 -- When it comes to heart health, most people focus on familiar markers like blood pressure and cholesterol levels. While these numbers are important, cardiologists warn they do not always tell the full story. In many cases, the heart can begin ageing silently years before routine tests raise any red flags.

According to Dr Deebanshu Gupta, Interventional Cardiologist at Sarvodya Hospital, Jalandhar, the body often sends subtle early signals that the heart and blood vessels are under stress. Recognising these warning signs early can help prevent serious cardiovascular disease later in life.

Healthy arteries are elastic, expanding and contracting smoothly to help blood circulate efficiently. Over time, chronic inflammat...