Nearly half of cardiac investigations in men above 30 show abnormalities, claims report

Study of 78,000 diagnostic investigations by Mahajan Imaging identifies over 13,000 abnormal or critical findings, highlighting silent health risks among working-age men

Mahajan Imaging & Labs has released an analysis of diagnostic investigations conducted among men aged 30 years and above over the past six months, revealing a substantial burden of previously undetected health risks. 

The review covered nearly 78,000 investigations across cardiology, pathology and radiology services and identified more than 13,000 abnormal or critical findings, underscoring the prevalence of silent health conditions among working-age men.

According to the analysis, 46% of cardiac investigations reported abnormal findings, while 27% of chest X-rays showed abnormalities. In addition, 2% of pathology investigations yielded critical results requiring immediate medical attention, highlighting the importance of timely screening and risk assessment.

During the six-month 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 those aged 40–50 years at 18%. The positivity rate increased steadily with age, rising 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.

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. 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,” added Dr. Mahajan. 

Dr. Amit Bhushan Sharma, Director & Unit Head, Interventional Cardiology, Paras Health, Gurugram, said, “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.”

Early identification of risk factors through imaging, blood tests and routine assessments allows for timely lifestyle modifications and medical intervention. Preventive screening is not about detecting disease early alone, but about changing the trajectory of long-term health outcomes in men,” he added.