KARACHI:

The coronavirus pandemic left behind a trail of devastation that went far beyond infections and immediate deaths. Now, years after the initial outbreak, health systems worldwide are grappling with a new and alarming challenge: a sharp rise in heart disease and related fatalities.

From Karachi to London, and from New York to Dar es Salaam, cardiologists report a noticeable increase in heart attacks, cardiac emergencies, and mortality among both older and younger populations. Yet, the reasons behind this surge remain hotly debated.

In Karachi, one of South Asia's largest urban centres, hospitals are witnessing a surge in patients with cardiac complaints. Doctors note that cases of heart attack, previously more common among the elderly, are now appearing among younger adults - eve

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