Spike in Heart Attack Cases in Hassan District
Government Forms Expert Medical Committee for Investigation
Bengaluru – In response to the growing number of heart attack-related deaths in Hassan district, the Karnataka State Government has constituted a special committee of medical experts under the leadership of Dr. C.N. Ravindranath, Director of Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research, to study the situation and submit a report.
The state has taken serious note of the increasing incidents where young and middle-aged individuals have died due to heart attacks over the past month in Hassan. The government aims to understand the causes behind these sudden cardiac deaths and explore preventive and remedial measures.
Senior officials from the Medical Education Department held discussions today with Dr. Ravindranath, instructing him to conduct a detailed study on heart attack deaths specifically in Hassan and to submit a report within 10 days.
Following the government’s directive, Dr. Ravindranath has begun collecting data on these cases from Hassan district and has convened meetings with a panel of experts to initiate a comprehensive investigation.
Since the news of rising heart attack deaths broke, an increasing number of worried citizens from Hassan have been rushing to Jayadeva Hospital for check-ups. Dr. Ravindranath updated that the hospital has witnessed a 5% to 10% rise in patients seeking cardiac screenings and treatment in recent days.
Health Department Holds Review Meeting
In light of the situation in Hassan, Health Department’s Principal Secretary Harsha Gupta also held a video conference with a panel of experts today to discuss the increasing heart attack-related deaths, particularly among the youth and middle-aged population.
Statement of Director Jayadeva Hospital:
“What are the reasons behind the sudden rise in heart attacks among the young population in the state? Could adverse effects of the Covid-19 vaccine be one of the causes? A committee had earlier been formed under the Chief Minister’s direction to investigate such concerns. Now, the same committee has been specifically tasked with studying the heart attack deaths in Hassan district and submitting a report within 10 days.”
— Dr. C.N. Ravindranath, Director, Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences
🗣️ Dr. C.N. Ravindranath
Director, Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research
“The rise in sudden cardiac deaths, particularly among youth and middle-aged individuals, is deeply alarming. This demands urgent scientific investigation.”
“We are treating this situation with utmost seriousness. Our expert team is collecting detailed data from Hassan and will present a comprehensive report within 10 days.”
“While COVID-19 vaccines are not linked to these deaths, lifestyle factors such as stress, poor diet, and lack of physical activity are major contributors.”
“Sudden death syndrome is increasingly affecting younger people. This is a wake-up call for society to prioritise preventive health and cardiac screening.”
🗣️ Dr. Sharan Prakash Patil
Minister for Medical Education, Government of Karnataka
“The government is deeply concerned by the increasing heart-related deaths in Hassan. We have directed the Jayadeva Institute to investigate the matter and suggest preventive measures.”
“It is our duty to understand what is causing this surge and act swiftly to protect lives. No possibility should be ignored.”
🗣️ Harsha Gupta
Principal Secretary, Department of Health and Family Welfare
“Our goal is to determine if there is any regional, environmental, or clinical factor behind these deaths. We’re coordinating closely with the best minds in cardiology.”
