M.K. Muneer, Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) leader and Koduvally MLA, was admitted to Meitra Hospital in Kozhikode, Kerala, on Thursday (September 11, 2025) after suffering a cardiac arrest caused by hypokalemia, a dangerously low level of potassium in the blood. Sources said prompt medical intervention by a multi-disciplinary team saved Dr. Muneer’s life, and … Read more
This is the moment that a man was reunited with the match steward who saved his life after he suffered a cardiac arrest at a football match. David Ince, 67, from Haverhill in Suffolk, had heart problems during the Cambridge United v Rotherham United match in October. Play stopped while steward Paul Harrison administered cardiopulmonary … Read more
You don’t always hear the warning signs of a failing heart, but what if your watch could? India is facing a silent cardiac crisis. Heart diseases are claiming more lives here than ever before, with 272 out of every 100,000 people succumbing to it, more than the global average of 235. With heart-related conditions rising … Read more
A community first responder has been praised for “almost certainly saving the life” of a man in his village by attending a 999 call about chest pains as he neared the end of his shift. Vounteer Phil Fuller had driven round to assess Robert McWilliams, 75, when the patient went into cardiac arrest at home … Read more
Lucknow: Leading cardiologists from across India, including head of cardiology department at SGPGIMS Prof Aditya Kapoor, have come up with a Revive CPR mobile app to bolster the battle against sudden cardiac deaths. Prof Kapoor said over 15 lakh people die of sudden cardiac arrest annually in India. Only less than 1% can be saved … Read more
Mumbai: Lupin Digital Health and the American College of Cardiology (ACC) have announced the introduction of the world’s first-ever Digital Therapeutics Certificate for Cardiologists. In a bid to encourage the integration of cutting-edge digital solutions in Cardiology, ACC will grant ‘Digital Pioneer’ certificates to cardiologists who adopt Remote Cardiac Rehab and Digital Heart Failure clinic … Read more
Banglore: Portea, AliveCor, and NanoHealth announced their collaborative initiative, HeartSmart app to provide cardiac care services at home and is specifically designed to provide comprehensive and holistic care for high-risk cardiac patients. The app integrates cutting-edge smart devices, advanced software applications, and personalised services to enhance the well-being and cardiac health of individuals at home. … Read more
Mumbai: Lupin Digital Health announced the launch of its digital therapeutics solution, LYFE, an evidence-based holistic heart care programme that significantly reduces the risk of a heart attack and improves vitals and quality of life for cardiac patients. Designed by leading Indian cardiologists, the programme helps patients improve their heart health through doctor-connected online and … Read more
American football star Damar Hamlin is the latest athlete to encounter heart problems. Source link
by Dr. Srinivasan Murali The COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdown that ensued showed the importance for Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM). Since 2020, the healthcare sector has seen various technological advancements, especially in the RPM space. By reducing both hospital visits and bed time, the real-time tracking and immediate treatment has gained acceptance amongst doctors and … Read more