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early times report
Jammu, Sep 7: Keeping in view sudden spurt in sudden cardiac deaths Head Department of Cardiology GMCH Jammu Dr Sushil Sharma held a day long cardiac awareness cum health check up camp at Gurudwara Dhan Guru Angad Dev Ji area of Preet Nagar Jammu so as to screen high risk individuals alongside educating them about need for primary prevention of cardiac ailments.
While interacting with the people Dr Sushil stated that Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome is a silent but powerful threat that robs families of loved ones.
The loss feels especially tragic because it strikes people in the prime of life athletes on the field, students in classrooms, or young professionals at work often with no previous signs of illness. Among the most concerning culprits is Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome (SADS), a condition caused by lethal disturbances in the heart’s electrical system that lead to sudden cardiac arrest. While its unpredictability is daunting, the ESC study shows that prevention is possible.
Through targeted screening, improved ECG interpretation, genetic testing, and greater awareness, we can dramatically reduce the number of these tragedies.
He elaborated that European Society of Cardiology (ESC) study revealed that SADS is responsible for nearly 22% of sudden cardiac deaths in young people.
This finding underscores a critical need for early identification, increased awareness, and proactive prevention strategies to combat this invisible threat.
The ESC study identified key early warning signs that, if recognized, could save lives such as Unexplained Syncope (Fainting): Passing out during exercise, emotional distress, or even at rest should never be ignored. It often signals arrhythmias that briefly cut off blood flow to the brain, Seizure-like Episodes: Many cases initially thought to be epilepsy or neurological disorders were later revealed to be cardiac in origin. A seizure-like episode may actually represent a temporary cardiac arrest, Abnormal ECG Findings: Subtle changes, like prolonged QT intervals or Brugada -type ECG patterns, are crucial diagnostic clues.
These changes are often overlooked in routine medical check-ups if doctors are not specifically looking for them, Sudden Cardiac Death: SADS often runs in families, making detailed family medical histories an essential part of risk assessment.
He added that the road forward requires a multi-layered approach. Comprehensive Cardiac Screening, Routine ECGs and detailed health histories for all young individuals and at-risk populations. Early testing in families with a history of sudden cardiac death, Educating communities about fainting, seizures, and other warning signs as potential cardiac issues.
Every sudden death is not just a medical statistic but a profound personal tragedy. By raising awareness and implementing systematic screening measures, we can turn these “unseen threats” into opportunities for prevention.
The battle against SADS is not only a medical challenge but also a moral obligation to ensure that young lives, full of potential, are not lost to a silent, preventable killer, He Said
Management Committee of the Gurudwara Ajinderpal Singh ( Chairman ) , Satpal Singh ( President), Ranbir Singh , Karnail Singh, Gurdeep Singh and Lakhwinder Singh appreciated the efforts of Dr Sushil and his team for conducting cardiac awareness cum health check up camp in their locality and screening younger individuals for cardiovascular health.
Others who were part of this Camp include Dr Dhaneshwer Kapoor and Dr Bhola Kumar. Paramedics and Volunteers Includes Raghav Rajput, Ranjeet Singh, Harvinder Singh , Paramveer Singh, Rahul Vaid, Rohit Nayyar, Maninder Singh , Makhan Sharma, Sanjay Singh, Mukhtar Ahmad, Anmol Singh, Nitish Mahajan , Gourav Sharma and Rajinder Singh .
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