55 Year Old Doctor Dies of Heart Attack While Attending Patients: Warning Signs of Heart Failure In Men

Heart Attack Death: a 55-year-old doctor died after suffering a massive heart attack while attending patients on Sunday. Read on to know the warning signs that he ignored.

Heart Attack Death News: In a tragic turn of events, a 55-year-old obstetrics and gynaecology specialist at Nilgiri sub-division died while on duty on Sunday.

According to the reports, Dr Trinath Pal had reported for duty at around 8 am and was attending to patients in OPD when he complained of severe chest pain. However, moments later, he went to the washroom but did not return for some time. Upon investigation, the hospital team found him lying unconcious and later Dr Pal was declared dead.

Dr Rama Chandra Barik, professor and head of the cardiology department, AIIMS Bhubaneswar, and a classmate of Dr Pal, said his friend had heart-related problems. "He underwent bypass surgery earlier. He was taking medicines for his heart issues," he added.

Heart Attack Symptoms In Men: One Should Never Ignore

A heart attack is a severe health emergency wherein the blood flow to the heart stops due to the accumulation of plaque or cholesterol in the arteries. While this condition is equally dangerous for both men and women, experts say that men are at higher risk of developing this condition. We reached out to experts to understand the various symptoms that one may notice when the heart stops working or there is some issues with the organ, here is what Dr Nivedita Chakraborty, Head Cardiologist, Belle Vue Hospitals, Kolkata said:

"Men often overlook early heart attack symptoms, mistaking them for fatigue or indigestion. But chest pressure, shortness of breath, sweating, and pain radiating to the arm or jaw should never be ignored. Early action can save your life."

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