Popular TV actor Nitesh Pandey, who played Dheeraj Kumar in Anupamaa, died on Wednesday after reportedly cardiac arrest. His death shocked the Indian showbiz brothers. which has seen many famous people die from cardiac arrest in the past The rise in deaths from cardiac arrest is a reminder that we need to take care of our heart health.
According to media reports, the 51-year-old man who starred in the movie Om Shanti Om died almost immediately after cardiac arrest. He was found dead in a hotel room in Igatpuri, Nashik in Maharashtra state. The news comes amid the sudden deaths of two other TV actors, Vaibhavi Upadhyaya and Aditya Singh Rajput, due to other reasons.
Cases of cardiac arrest on the rise in India
Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is natural death from cardiac causes proclaimed by the sudden loss of consciousness within 1 hour of the onset of an acute change in cardiovascular remodeling. Recently, we have found an increase in the number of SCDs, especially in younger patients. The most common cause is a blockage in the coronary arteries. This can cause a heart attack and irregular heartbeat. There are other causes as well, but they are comparatively less common. Cases of cardiac arrest after COVID-19 Whether this is something that needs further evaluation and study, said Dr. Prateek Chaudhary, Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, Asian Hospital, Faridabad, Haryana.
What is cardiac arrest?
According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, USA, cardiac arrest occurs when the heart unexpectedly stops pumping blood. Causing the blood supply to the brain and other vital organs to stop. It’s also caused by certain types of arrhythmias that prevent the heart from pumping blood. Cardiac arrest is an emergency that can lead to death within minutes.
The main cause of arrhythmias is ventricular fibrillation, and ventricular tachycardia is the leading cause of cardiac arrest. People with cardiac arrest Coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, congenital heart defects and irregular heartbeat High risk of cardiac arrest
Symptoms of cardiac arrest
According to experts, People with cardiac arrest may not have any symptoms. However, some people may experience the following:
- lethargy
- dizziness
- shortness of breath
- squeamish
- chest pain
- heart palpitations
- Discomfort in one or both arms, neck, jaw, or stomach
- loss of consciousness
- If left Symptoms of cardiac arrest can be life-threatening.
Who is at risk for cardiac arrest?
One of the most common factors leading to cardiac arrest is a sedentary lifestyle. Drinking too much alcohol and smoking can increase your risk of cardiac arrest. people with high blood pressure high cholesterol low in potassium or magnesium And obesity is also a risk. However, it can happen that some people don’t have cardiac arrest without any risk factors. Must go for a regular cardiovascular health check-up!
