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When the Healer Falls: A Wake-Up Call for DoctorsтАЩ Heart Health
ЁЯТФYesterday morning brought heartbreaking news.
Dr. Gradlin Roy, a 39-year-old cardiac surgeon, collapsed during ward rounds. Colleagues fought valiantly-CPR, urgent angioplasty with stenting, intra-aortic balloon pump, even ECMO. But nothing could reverse the damage from a massive cardiac arrest due to a 100% left main artery blockage. My heartfelt condolences. Om ShantiЁЯЩП
His tragic death is not an isolated event. In recent years, India has witnessed several young doctors, often in their 30s and 40s, succumbing suddenly to heart attacks. The irony is stark: those who dedicate their lives to saving othersтАЩ hearts are often neglecting their own.
тЭУWhy are doctors more prone to heart attacks?
Multiple risk factors uniquely affect the medical fraternity:
1. Long, erratic working hours тЖТ chronic sleep deprivation, circadian rhythm disruption.
2. High stress levels тЖТ decision fatigue, constant patient/family pressures, medicolegal worries.
3. Sedentary lifestyle тЖТ prolonged standing in the OT or prolonged sitting in the OPD but little aerobic exercise; missed workouts due to on-call duties.
4. Unhealthy eating patterns тЖТ irregular meals, hospital canteen food, frequent caffeine.
5. Neglect of preventive care тЖТ many doctors postpone their own health check-ups and ignore early warning signs.
6. Psychological burden тЖТ burnout, depression, and emotional exhaustion add to cardiovascular risk.
7. Higher incidence of smoking and alcohol abuse
тЬЕWhat should doctors do to safeguard their own hearts?
1. Regular health check-ups: Annual screening for BP, lipids, diabetes, ECG, and stress test when indicated.
2. Prioritize sleep: Aim for at least 7 hours, even if in split cycles, and protect it as seriously as an OT slot.
3. Daily physical activity: Minimum 30 minutes of brisk walking, jogging, or cycling should be non-negotiable.
4. Mindful nutrition: Balanced meals, portion control, cut down on fried foods and excess sugar.
5. Stress management: Yoga, meditation, breathing exercises, or hobbies that recharge mental health.
6. Say no to tobacco and alcohol: Absolute essentials.
7. Build support systems: Peer networks and mental health check-ins to tackle burnout and depression.
8. Listen to your body: Do not ignore chest discomfort, unexplained fatigue, or shortness of breath.
9. Take breaks, go for vacations, spend time with family and friends.
10. Learn to say NO: If you are overworked, learn to say 'No'. Elective surgeries & procedures and OPD conusltations are not urgent- they can be scheduled for a later date.
Dr Sudhir Kumar 28-08-2025
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The clock has stopped ticking. The Titan passes away. #RatanTata was a beacon of integrity, ethical leadership and philanthropy, who has imprinted an indelible mark on the world of business and beyond. He will forever soar high in our memories. R.I.P
My expectations from Modi 3.0
1. Improve the infrastructure of medical colleges which already exist, instead of establishing new medical colleges.
2. Make strict laws if anyone assault a doctor or a medical person.
3. Improve the infrastructure of PHC and CHC in villages which will be beneficial for overall development .
4. Increase the salary of doctors working in government hospitals, so that poor people can get best medical advice at low price. Because many doctors are willing to serve the poor.
5. Cap the price of MBBS and other degrees in private medical colleges at 40 lakhs or less for whole course.
6. Focus on establishing a committee for improving the mental health of resident doctors and neet aspirants, so that suicides by medical personnel are prevented.
7. Set up a competent authority (not NMC) which solely works for well-being of doctors and resident doctors.
8. Make strict laws which crackdown on quacks like Ramdev baba and others who demean modern medicine.
I'm just a well wisher. Take it or leave it, upto you. Whatever I've written is in good faith. My hope is that @narendramodi win 2029 with a landslide margin.