A tragic incident occurred at the Telangana High Court on Tuesday wherein a lawyer suffered a fatal heart attack while arguing a case in the courtroom. As per the information, the deceased has been identified as Venugopal Rao. The senior lawyer Rao was presenting arguments before a judge in Court Hall 21 when he suddenly collapsed. Following this, fellow lawyers and court staff rushed to Rao's aid and he was rushed to the Osmania Hospital.
However, doctors confirmed him dead on arrival. They later stated that the cause of death was a heart attack. The sudden demise of Rao left the legal fraternity mourning in Hyderabad.
Congress leader collapses on stage in Karnataka
In a similar incident last year in August, a local Congress leader suffered a massive heart attack while addressing the media at the Press Club of Bengaluru. The deceased had been identified as Ravi Chandran (63), who served as the President of the Lal Bagh Morning Walkers Association, and was in the midst of a press conference when the incident took place. Chandran had organised the press conference to express support for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in connection to the MUDA scam.
As soon as Chandran collapsed on stage, he was rushed to a nearby private hospital. Despite the immediate medical attention, he was declared dead by the attending doctor. A video of the incident has surfaced, showing Chandran speaking to the media moments before he collapsed. His sudden death has shocked the local community and his party members, who remember him as a dedicated leader and supporter of the Congress party.
What are early signs and symptoms of heart attack?
According to published clinical research nearly 45% of patients irrespective of gender experienced symptoms like chest pain up to one year before the heart attack. The findings revealed that many individuals exhibited warning signs days, and sometimes even weeks, before the actual attack. On average, patients reported experiencing symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, and fatigue approximately 4 to 6 days before the onset of the heart attack.
More than 50% of patients had prodromal symptoms in the form of chest pain at least 48 hours before the event. These warning signals serve as crucial indicators, offering a window of opportunity for intervention and potentially life-saving actions. Moreover, the study emphasized the importance of recognizing atypical symptoms, particularly among women. Contrary to traditional perceptions, women may not always present with classic chest pain. Instead, they might experience symptoms such as nausea, indigestion, or back pain in the days leading up to a heart attack.