Archive · 20 Jan 2026
38-Year-Old Athlete Suffers 100% Artery Blockage
A 38-year-old man who was very fit and healthy suddenly felt a tight, squeezing pain in his chest.
Doctors found that two of his main heart arteries were blocked, one completely and the other almost completely.
This was surprising because he was a non-smoker, didn't have diabetes, and was very active.
The reason was that he had a genetic condition that caused his bad cholesterol to build up quickly, blocking his arteries.
Doctors fixed the blockages with stents.
The man didn't know he had this problem because no one had suggested a heart check-up.
Doctors say everyone should get a lipid profile test from age 21 to check for such genetic risks.
A 38-year-old marketing professional experienced angina due to 100% blockage in LAD artery and 90% in RCA.
He was a non-smoker, had no diabetes, and was physically active, making the blockages surprising.
The cause was familial hypercholesterolemia, a genetic condition causing high LDL cholesterol buildup.
Doctors treated the blockages with stents, and the patient had no prior symptoms or warnings.
Experts recommend a lipid profile test from age 21 to detect genetic cholesterol risks early.
- Who
- A 38-year-old marketing professional and athlete
- What
- Experienced angina due to 100% blockage in LAD artery and 90% in RCA
- When
- Recently (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Bengaluru, India (treated at Sparsh Hospital)
- Why
- Due to undiagnosed familial hypercholesterolemia and intense weightlifting
- Age
- 38
- Profession
- Marketing professional
- Symptoms
- Angina (chest pain)
- Artery Blockages
- LAD (100%), RCA (90%)
- Risk Factor
- Familial hypercholesterolemia (genetic high LDL)
- Treatment
- Stent placement
- Recommended Test
- Lipid profile from age 21