Karnataka’s Youth on the Brink of a Cardiac Emergency – Is this Preventable?

(MENAFN- Life and Style News) .

Muddenahalli | 4 July 2025 – An estimated 96,150 people in Karnataka suffer from cardiac arrests each year, as stated by the State Health Department. In the past 40 days, Hassan District alone has reported 22 sudden cardiac arrests, alarmingly in youth in their 20s to 40s.

Healthcare and Cardiac Care experts cite the fast-paced and sedentary lifestyle choices, extreme levels of stress stemming out of personal and professional reasons and untimely health concerns, such as diabetes, high cholesterol levels and hypertension as some of the key drivers for this stark yet silent crisis that’s putting the life of youth of Karnataka in a jeopardy.

The question that demands attention at the moment is – “can this crisis be contained” or at best managed efficiently, saving young lives and restoring health and hope for their loved ones? And, Cardiac Experts cite that there’s still hope and this crisis can be largely prevented. Recognising the warning signs, seeking immediate medical attention for on-time diagnosis and treatment and taking steps to improve the chances of survival in the interim are crucial.

Sri Madhusudan Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (SMSIMSR), located in Chikkaballapur and just half an hour drive from Bengaluru International Airport, emerges as a beacon of hope amidst this gradually rising crisis. The first responders’ team at SMSIMSR Cardiac Care department offer world-class, advanced and evidence-based cardiac care for ALL, free-of-charge. No billing counters, no discrimination, and no financial constraint for the patient and his/her loved ones, just compassionate care!

Key Differentiators at SMSIMSR include:
• Fully equipped Cardiac Care Unit (CCU), Cath Lab and dedicated ECHO machines
• State-of-the-art infrastructure
• Cardiac Care experts with National and International exposure
• An extensive range of surgeries – Coronary Angiography, Angioplasty, Coronary Artery Bypass surgery, Pacemaker Implantation, valve repair and replacement surgeries, congenital cardiac surgeries and more
• Compassionate, evidence-based, completely free care for all

Amidst this devastating crisis unfolding among Karnataka Youth, SMSIMSR steps up to play a pivotal role in ensuring immediate and world-class cardiac care reaches the needy, on time. However, this quest and its success will rely highly on people’s awareness and their willingness to come forward and seeking help when it’s needed most.

Location: SMSIMSR, Sathya Sai Grama, Muddenahalli, Chikkaballapur, Karnataka – 562101

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