This was a sad story about the sudden death of a 23-year-old woman from Madhya Pradesh, India, when she suffered from a sudden cardiac arrest while dancing at a wedding. The shock occurred in the presence of astonished wedding guests who watched as she suddenly fell onto the dance floor. She died soon after getting some immediate medical care.
It is heartbreakingly not the first tragedy for her family. For years, a younger brother died of a heart attack when she was only 12 years old. Relatives and medical experts began questioning them if there might be some underlying genetic or health issues. Such repeated incidents started making everybody in and around the family puzzled.
Doctors have pointed to the increasing rates of sudden cardiac arrests among youths, which often relate to heart disorders caused by genetic factors or stress and untreated health conditions. Experts have advised regular cardiac checks, especially among families with histories of heart diseases.
As it mourns this terrible loss, the incident brings home a grim reminder that heart health needs more sensitization. Authorities ask people suffering from chest pains, breathlessness, or dizziness to visit a hospital immediately.
