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TopicCardiac arrest

Topic: Cardiac arrest

Shefali Jariwala’s death spotlights world of anti-ageing treatments built on big claims, little science

Anti-ageing treatments include broad spectrum of substances—from antioxidant supplements & growth hormone boosters, to testosterone therapy, among other things.

BJP calls Siddaramaiah ‘anti-science’ for linking cardiac-related deaths in Hassan to COVID vaccines

BJP accuses Siddaramaiah of deflecting attention from string of cardiac-related deaths in Hassan, says ‘questioning vaccine is anti-science, anti-people’.

Bee sting-induced heart attack—what is the rare reaction that claimed industrialist Sunjay Kapur’s life

Kapur died of a heart attack after reportedly swallowing a bee during a polo match. Doctors say stings in the mouth can trigger acute allergic reactions and cardiac arrest.

Mumbai tech firm founder’s death during ED raid was not a one-off. Here are other similar cases

ED officials took Vakrangee founder Nandwana to hospital where he was declared dead. Here are some recent instances of deaths of those facing probes by various investigating agencies.

Which Medicines Are Essential for Cardiac Patients?

The range of medications available for cardiac patients today represents a significant advancement in managing heart health. Understanding and adhering to prescribed regimens are crucial for effectively mitigating risks associated with heart diseases.

A new AI tool can predict if you’ll have a heart attack 10 years later, shows 1st global trial

Trial carried out by researchers associated with University of Oxford. Findings show treatment could be improved in 45% patients and the lives of thousands at risk could be saved.

Lancet panel calls for public access defibrillators, cheaper genetic tests as sudden cardiac deaths rise

In report published in the medical journal, expert panel says SCD may account for 15-20% of overall mortality worldwide. Indian doctors say multidisciplinary approach key for country.

Covid, pollution could have raised sudden cardiac arrests by 2-3 times, says top cardiologist

New Delhi: Rising pollution levels and Covid-19 could have raised the number of sudden cardiac arrests (SCAs) in India by 2-3 times, a top...

Panic after Puneeth Rajkumar’s sudden death, Karnataka hospitals see 30% rise in cardiac tests

Doctors say most patients signing up for 'knee-jerk' cardiac tests are in their 20s or 30s, and seem unsettled by the death of Kannada superstar Puneeth Rajkumar due to a heart attack.

On Camera

Where does the law stand on Himanta Biswa Sarma’s video of ‘shooting’ Muslims?

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's Hindu-Muslim polarisation is clearly done to maximise the odds of winning. But an important legal question is: does it expose him to legal liability?

FY23 chosen as new base for India’s GDP as it was 1st ‘normal economic year’ in a while—MoSPI secy

FY 2022-23 was the first normal economic year in recent years, said Saurabh Garg, Secretary of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, in an interview with ThePrint.

IAF’s Tejas fleet undergoes ‘maintenance check’, decision on airframe yet to be taken

The 7 February incident involving Tejas aircraft caused severe damage to its frame. IAF and HAL are working together as part of the Board of Inquiry (BoI) to probe the incident.

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.