Cardiologists in the U.K. note young investment bankers in their 20s and 30s are being admitted to the hospital more frequently with heart-related conditions, despite employers implementing measures to reduce workload and stress. One cardiologist told Business Insider he has seen a 10 percent increase in heart attacks among bankers under 30.
The heart conditions typically seen among young bankers are cardiac arrhythmia and myocarditis—which are associated with excessive work, stress and drug use. Cardiologists also believe a culture promoting drug use could be compounding the problem.
The increase of heart-related events among young bankers prompted cardiologists to call for more research to be done into cardiac conditions in younger individuals and their relationship to stress and the work environment.
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As a senior news writer for TriMed, Subrata covers cardiology, clinical innovation and healthcare business. She has a master’s degree in communication management and 12 years of experience in journalism and public relations.