An international team, led by scientists from the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute has studied around 3000 people affected by the heart disease dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) – a driver of heart failure and sudden cardiac arrest. They discovered those who had a mutation in a particular gene called TTN were 21 times more likely to…
We often believe that eating healthy, avoiding alcohol and smoking, and staying active is enough to keep the heart safe. But the story of 40-year-old Mohit Sachdeva, a resident of Delhi’s Lajpat Nagar, shows why regular heart checkups are just as important. On July 9, Mohit followed his usual morning routine. At 7:15 am, he…
Shefali Jariwala, actor and model, died on June 27, 2025, reportedly due to a cardiac arrest at the age of 42. She was rushed to Bellevue Multispeciality Hospital in Mumbai, but was declared dead on arrival. Shefali Jariwala was known for her appearance in Bigg Boss 13 and her 2002 music video, Kaanta Laga. Also…
Experts have suggested that thousands of cardiac arrests – where the heart suddenly stops beating – could be prevented by tackling health and lifestyle issues. They found that a higher consumption of white wine, especially champagne, and more fruit; maintaining a positive mood; staying a healthy weight; and keeping blood pressure under control seem to…
Tackling health and lifestyle issues could prevent thousands of cardiac arrests – in which the heart suddenly stops beating – a new study suggests. People who were more educated also seemed less prone to cardiac arrest, the study, published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology, suggested, while poor sleep patterns and a lack of exercise…
SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics said on Tuesday that its co-chief executive officer Han Jong-hee has died due to cardiac arrest. Han was 63. Han was in charge of Samsung’s consumer electronics and mobile devices division, while co-CEO Jun Young-hyun oversees the chip business of South Korea’s biggest company. Han passed away…
Keeping children healthy can be a big job. From the day their children are born, parents ferry them to and from medical offices, getting their immune systems boosted, teeth cleaned, eyes checked and stuffy noses decongested. But experts say there is one body part parents and healthcare professionals may be overlooking: the heart. Paediatrician Dr…
Last Updated:December 24, 2024, 20:05 IST Basic modifications to one’s lifestyle can substantially lower the risk of heart ailments Embracing and adopting a healthy lifestyle can lower the risk of developing heart conditions, leading to a healthy heart. Cardiopulmonary arrest refers to a sudden, often unpredictable event that occurs and leads to the heart ceasing…
One of the leading causes of deaths in the world are heart-related diseases. If we re-focus and narrow it down to just one country, India, cardiovascular diseases are widespread and not only among elderly people. There has been a significant rise in heart-related disease among youngsters and young people who appear to lead a healthy…