Doctors said in cases where a person has collapsed suddenly, giving CPR in the right manner can increase survival chances by two times.
“If a person, who has suffered a heart attack receives CPR within the golden hour of 60 minutes, it can double the chances of his/her survival. Of late stress has been seen as an underlying factor increasing cases of heart attack besides smoking that leads to inflammation in the arteries and leaves cracks in them,” Dr Purshotam Lal, an interventional cardiologist and chairman at Metro Hospital in Noida, said.
On September 16, a 19-year-old man died while working out on a treadmill in a gym in Ghaziabad’s Khoda area. He has been working out in the gym for the last six months.
The UP bodybuilding and fitness association’s Greater Noida wing claimed heart check-ups must be regular for even players who lead an active life. “It’s a competitive world for professional bodybuilders and often to get good results, they take supplements. It is important to have specific knowledge of the contents of the supplements they take. In the case of steroids, it must be thoroughly checked by an expert. We advise our members to not overlook body signs to prevent such random collapse,” Anish Ahmad, from the association, said.
Ambuj Kumar, a trainer at a local gym in Noida, said, “Trainers who have undergone rigorous courses and practical experience to assess the condition of any person who comes to the gymnasium to exercise. However, several habits and mental conditions of the clients remain unknown. Most of the gyms do not have any machines to revive a person who suffers a heart attack but with more awareness, CPR training will become a mandatory practice.”
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A Mumbai hospital has launched a campaign called Mumbai Ka Dil Humara Bharosa to provide CPR training and knowledge to help during heart attacks. The campaign aims to train individuals who can assist during the critical first 60 minutes of a heart attack. Over 200 citizens have actively participated in the program, and heart-shaped cutouts with QR codes have been placed at various locations in Mumbai to provide information on how to respond during a heart attack emergency. The initiative aims to create a safer society where individuals can help those in need.
Millions of people worldwide die from heart attacks each year, emphasizing the need for a healthy lifestyle. A recent study presented at the ESC Congress 2023 found that individuals who have had a previous heart attack and do not take aspirin daily have a higher chance of experiencing a recurring heart attack. Dr. Deepak Krishnamurthy advised administering a crushed aspirin tablet in water to a conscious person experiencing a heart attack. It is important to recognize the signs of a heart attack, such as chest pain, pain in other areas, shortness of breath, cold sweat, nausea or vomiting, lightheadedness, unexplained fatigue, and anxiety.
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