Mahajan Imaging & Labs Finds 46% of Cardiac Tests in Men Over 30 Show Abnormalities, Highlighting Hidden Cardiovascular Risks
New Delhi: Mahajan Imaging & Labs has released an analysis of diagnostic investigations conducted among men aged 30 years and above over the last six months, revealing a significant burden of undetected health risks. The review covered nearly 78,000 investigations across cardiology, pathology, and radiology services and identified over 13,000 abnormal or critical findings, underscoring the prevalence of silent health conditions among working-age men.
The analysis found that 46% of cardiac investigations reported abnormal findings, while 27% of chest X-rays showed abnormalities. Additionally, 2% of pathology investigations yielded critical results requiring immediate medical attention, underscoring the importance of timely health evaluations and risk assessment.
Over the six-month review period, Mahajan Imaging & Labs conducted 24,951 cardiac investigations among men aged 30 years and above. Electrocardiograms (ECG) accounted for 50% of all cardiac investigations, followed by Echocardiography (ECHO) at 38%, Treadmill Tests (TMT) at 7%, and combined TMT/ECHO evaluations at 5%. The age-wise distribution showed that men aged 50 years and above accounted for the largest share of investigations at 57%, followed by those aged 30–40 years at 25% and 40–50 years at 18%, reflecting increasing uptake of cardiac screening and diagnostic assessments with advancing age. The positivity rate also increased with age, from 11% among men aged 30–40 years to 15% in the 40–50 years age group and 20% among those aged 50 years and above.
Commenting on the findings, Padma Shri Dr. Harsh Mahajan, Founder & Chairman, Mahajan Imaging & Labs and Mentor, FICCI Health Services Committee, said, “Men often prioritise their professional responsibilities and family commitments over their own health. As a result, conditions such as heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, fatty liver disease, kidney disorders and nutritional deficiencies frequently remain undiagnosed because they may not cause noticeable symptoms in the early stages. The high proportion of abnormal cardiac findings identified in this analysis reinforces the importance of routine health screenings. Early detection enables timely intervention, improves treatment outcomes, and can help prevent serious health events such as heart attacks, strokes and other long-term complications.”
The findings are particularly significant at a time when cardiovascular disease and metabolic disorders continue to rise among younger and middle-aged adults in India. With nearly one in two cardiac investigations revealing abnormalities, the analysis suggests that a substantial number of men may be living with underlying heart-related concerns despite experiencing no obvious symptoms. Many of these conditions are identified only through routine screening, making preventive health evaluations critical for early risk identification and management.
Healthcare experts caution that the demands of modern lifestyles are increasingly affecting men’s health. Long working hours, chronic workplace stress, inadequate sleep, physical inactivity, and unhealthy dietary habits can significantly elevate the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and other metabolic disorders. Regular preventive screenings and annual health check-ups remain essential for identifying underlying health concerns before symptoms appear, enabling timely intervention and better long-term health outcomes.
Dr. Amit Bhushan Sharma, Director & Unit Head, Interventional Cardiology, Paras Health, Gurugram added, “In clinical settings, we commonly see a pattern where men present only after the onset of symptoms, by which time conditions such as hypertension, coronary artery disease risk, fatty liver changes, or metabolic abnormalities are already well established. What is especially concerning is that many of these risk factors remain clinically silent for years and are often detected incidentally during routine imaging or blood work. This is why structured preventive health assessments are important; they help identify early physiological changes before they translate into disease. Parameters such as lipid profile abnormalities, early vascular changes on imaging, glucose dysregulation, or organ-level incidental findings often provide the first warning signs. When addressed early, these can be modified through lifestyle intervention or medical management, significantly reducing future cardiovascular and metabolic risk. Preventive screening is not about detecting disease early alone, but about changing the trajectory of long-term health outcomes in men.”
The analysis included a broad range of assessments such as fasting blood sugar, HbA1c, lipid profile, liver function tests (LFT), kidney function tests (KFT), calcium levels, thyroid profile, hemogram, vitamin D3 and vitamin B12 testing, alongside advanced cardiac evaluations including ECG, echocardiography, treadmill test (TMT), coronary calcium score and carotid intima-media thickness (Carotid IMT). These investigations help identify early signs of cardiovascular, metabolic and nutritional disorders that often remain undetected in their initial stages. The abnormal chest X-ray findings further underscore the importance of routine health evaluations in identifying conditions that may otherwise remain unnoticed.
Healthcare experts emphasise that preventive healthcare remains one of the most effective strategies for reducing the burden of cardiovascular, metabolic and other chronic diseases. Regular health evaluations can help identify risk factors before they progress into serious conditions, enabling individuals to take corrective action through lifestyle modifications, medical management and ongoing monitoring. Mahajan Imaging & Labs recommends that men above the age of 30 undergo regular preventive health assessments and consult healthcare professionals to determine appropriate screening schedules based on their individual risk factors, lifestyle and family history.
