“I have had high blood pressure since the age of 35.  That, along with my obesity and habit of smoking, has landed me in this dreadful situation.  I would advise people to lead a healthy lifestyle and to avoid smoking and drinking,” he says, adding, “I am saying this now because I have gone through such an ordeal and I cannot change things for myself.  The least I can do is ask people to opt for a lifestyle that might keep such diseases at bay.  Also, people should not take high BP lightly.  It increases the risk of such diseases to a great magnitude, which is why it is important to keep it under check.”