Fund Manager Dies of Sudden Cardiac Arrest

A 47-year-old fund manager named Siddhartha Bhaiya died suddenly while on holiday in New Zealand.

He had a condition called sudden cardiac arrest, which happens when the heart stops because of electrical problems.

This condition causes about 4-5 million deaths worldwide each year and about 10% of all cardiac deaths in India.

Doctors say that sudden cardiac arrest can be caused by many things, not just heart attacks.

It can happen when the heart beats too fast and can't pump blood properly, or when the heart muscle is weak or enlarged.

Many people don't know about these risks because some heart problems, like arrhythmias, come and go quickly and don't show up on regular tests.

Doctors recommend getting special tests, like an echocardiogram, to check for hidden heart problems.

They also advise people to take care of their heart by managing stress, eating well, and exercising.

For people at high risk, there are devices like an Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD) that can help prevent sudden cardiac arrest.