Businessman dies of heart attack while exercising in gym
Businessman dies of heart attack while exercising in gym
In a tragic incident, a local businessman lost his life while working out at a gym in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar. The deceased is identified as Kawaljit Singh Bagga, the owner of Simran Motor, suffered a sudden heart attack and collapsed during his regular exercise routine. The entire episode was captured on the gym’s CCTV camera, providing a chilling reminder of the unpredictability of life.
Businessman from #Sambhajinagar collapses from heart attack while exercising, caught on live video pic.twitter.com/pXgqU5kbAf
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In the footage from the gym’s CCTV camera, Bagga is seen doing aerobics exercises and stopping to catch a breath where the physical discomfort on his face is evident. After a short moment, he collapsed and his colleagues ran to his help. He was immediately taken to the nearby hospital but unfortunately, he could not survive the cardiac arrest and the doctors pronounced him dead.
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a critical condition where the heart abruptly ceases to function due to an irregular rhythm, leading to cessation of breathing and loss of consciousness. Without prompt intervention, it can be fatal.
Emergency treatment involves cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) to shock the heart back into rhythm. Rapid medical response is essential for survival.
Cardiac arrest differs from a heart attack, which is caused by a blockage in the heart’s blood flow. However, a heart attack can trigger arrest by disrupting the heart’s electrical system.
Symptoms of cardiac arrest include sudden collapse, no pulse, no breathing, and loss of consciousness. Sometimes, warning signs such as chest discomfort, shortness of breath, weakness, or heart palpitations precede the event, but it often occurs without warning.
If someone exhibits these symptoms, administer CPR with strong, rapid chest compressions—about 100 to 120 per minute—and use an AED if available. AEDs, found in many public places, provide voice-guided instructions and deliver shocks only when necessary.
Risk factors for cardiac arrest include a family history of coronary artery disease, smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, diabetes, inactivity, and previous heart issues. Men, older adults, and individuals with certain medical conditions or lifestyles, such as drug use or sleep apnea, are also at higher risk.
Preventive measures include a healthy diet, regular checkups, avoiding tobacco, managing blood pressure and cholesterol, and genetic testing for predispositions like long QT syndrome. For those at high risk, an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) might be recommended. Discussing the potential purchase of a home AED with a healthcare provider is also advisable.
