A 17-year-old class 12 student in Gujarat died due to cardiac arrest, reports have said. She was climbing stairs during the recess when she began feeling uneasy and breathless. After sweating profusely she was unconscious after which she was rushed to hospital where she was pronounced dead. In April 2023, a 13 year old girl died of heart attack. The incident happened at Abbaipalem village in Mahabubabad's Maripeda mandal in Telangana. The deceased was a class 6 student. To understand this alarming incident and many as such which have happened in the past, we at ETimes-TOI spoke to experts on this matter.
In recent years, the distressing occurrence of children experiencing heart attacks has raised concern among parents, medical professionals, and communities alike. Though rare, these events highlight the importance of understanding the factors that contribute to such incidents and taking necessary precautions to safeguard children's heart health,” says Dr. V. Rajasekhar, Senior Consultant Interventional Cardiologist & Electrophysiologist, Certified Specialist for TAVR (Percutaneous Trans Aortic Valve Replacement), Yashoda Hospitals Hyderabad.
