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Fund manager, 47, dies of sudden cardiac arrest while on holiday: How young Indians can get a simple test and prevent this silent heart risk

January 07, 2026 6:53 pm

Focussing only on heart attacks may be incomplete. Listen to your heartbeat closely to prevent sudden cardiac arrest, says heart rhythm and arrhythmia specialist Dr Darshan Krishnappa

Senior Karnataka Congress leader and three-time former MLA R V Devraj passed away in Mysuru. (Express Photo)

Congress leader RV Devraj passes away after a cardiac arrest 2 days before his birthday

December 02, 2025 2:19 pm

Karnataka Congress leader and former minister R V Devraj was a three-time Congress MLA from Chamrajpet and Chickpet Assembly segments.

His sudden death has shocked classmates, teachers, and the wider Indian community, with final rites planned in Kerala.

Indian student, 18, who had UAE Golden Visa, dies of cardiac arrest during Diwali in Dubai

October 23, 2025 9:33 pm

Vaishnav Krishnakumar, an 18-year-old Indian student and UAE Golden Visa recipient, died of cardiac arrest during Diwali celebrations at Dubai International Academic City.

The future of medical tourism: Why India must lead in cardiac care globally

September 29, 2025 1:18 pm

A patient who would delay surgery for cost reasons in the West can be treated in India at the right time, with transparent packages, and with outcomes on par with global standards

Suddenly, in the middle of his dialogue, Mahajan leaned towards his left, resting his head on the co-actor’s shoulder (Image source: Write News 24/YouTube)

Watch: 70-year-old Himachal actor collapses on stage during his final play, dies of cardiac arrest while playing King Dashrath in Ramleela

September 24, 2025 3:15 pm

Amresh Mahajan had been part of the Ramleela at Chamba Chaugan for nearly 25 years.

Boss shares 'devastating' post about fit 40-year-old colleague who died 10 minutes after requesting for sick leave due to 'heavy back pain'; expert explains the link

September 16, 2025 2:28 pm

"What's shocking is he texted me for leave at 8.37 am and he breathed his last at 8.47 am," the boss wrote on X

The man who passed, had been with the company for six years and was known to be “healthy and fit" (Representational image/Pexels)

'He texted at 8.37 am, was no more by 8.47 am': 40-year-old man dies 10 minutes after requesting sick leave from boss, post goes viral

September 14, 2025 6:15 pm

The man was married, had a young child, and lived a disciplined lifestyle, avoiding both smoking and alcohol.

On the face of it, Dr Roy was expected to live, considering he was in a hospital setting when he had a sudden cardiac arrest, which is a cessation of the heart’s electrical impulses and pumping.

Chennai cardiac surgeon, 39, dies of sudden cardiac arrest while at hospital: Are burnout and stress the biggest risk factors for young Indians?

August 30, 2025 2:08 pm

A 100% blockage of the left main artery cuts off about 50 per cent of the blood supply to a critical section of the heart muscle, damaging it completely

Why the rise in sudden cardiac death among the young?

August 26, 2025 10:53 pm

Rajesh Vijayvergiya, interventional cardiologist from PGIMER, explains the reason behind the recent surge in the condition and the preventive measures