Jayadeva hospital in Bengaluru gets new cathlab worth ₹7 crore
The new Cathlab, donated by the ICICI Foundation as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, was inaugurated by Medical Education Minister Sharan Prakash Patil on May 31.
Apart from Jayadeva Director K. S. Ravindranath, several representatives of ICICI Foundation, including Venkatesh B.K., Head of Operations – Pan India, S. Girish, Regional Head – South India, and Tripthi Pradhan, Zonal Head – Health Care Ecosystem, were part of the inaugural event.
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The Hindu
15 hours ago
- The Hindu
Early onset of cardiac issues a pointer to lifestyle changes, lack of physical activity: Ravindranath
The early onset of cardiac issues among the youth is an indicator of lifestyle changes including food and absence of physical activity, which are a matter of concern, said K.S. Ravindranath of Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research here on Sunday. He was speaking at an event organised by the Ursu Jagrathi Academy Charitable Trust in Mysuru on Sunday, marking Doctors' Day. Dr. Ravindranath said nearly 60 to 70% of deaths are due to non-communicable diseases (NCDs), of which heart-related ailments account for nearly 25%. He pointed out that these are largely the result of lifestyle changes — sedentary habits, poor dietary choices, increased intake of red meat, processed and junk food, and reduced physical activity, even among children, said Dr. Ravindranath. He said that in contrast to earlier generations who lived well into their 80s, today's generation is battling obesity, hypertension, and diabetes at much younger ages. Many people are unaware they have high blood pressure or sugar, and these are silent killers, he cautioned and urged those in the age group of 30 to 40 to undergo medical check-ups periodically. Dr. Ravindranath expressed concern over rising substance abuse, including smoking and ganja consumption, as well as increasing psychological stress and environmental pollution, all of which are taking a toll on public health. On the challenges faced by the medical community, he expressed concern over attack on the medical fraternity. 'Doctors dedicate their prime years to study and service, often at the cost of family time. Society places immense trust in doctors, but we are sometimes unable to save lives when patients are brought in critical condition. This has led to unfortunate instances of violence against doctors and hospitals, which should stop,' he said. While noting that laws have been enacted to protect medical professionals from such assaults, he also flagged shortage of personnel and inadequate infrastructure in rural areas as pressing concerns. 'Despite constraints, many doctors continue to serve in rural and taluk-level hospitals,' he said. Six doctors were felicitated on the occasion for their outstanding service in the medical field and presented with 'Vaidyashree' awards. They are Jayaprakash Narayan of Bengaluru, and five others from Mysuru, Rajashekar, Rajeshwari, S. Kumar Raj Urs, Kavitawadi, and P. Shastar.
The Print
19 hours ago
- The Print
Panel formed by Siddaramaiah finds no link between COVID-19 vaccines & Hassan cardiac-related deaths
'The observational study conducted at Jayadeva Hospital, did not find any association between premature cardiovascular disease and a prior history of Covid 19 infection or covid Vaccination. Most studies/ reports published in (the) rest of (the) world also have not found any causal association between Covid vaccination and sudden cardiovascular events,' according to the report submitted to the government. The expert team, constituted 14 February and headed by Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research director Dr has, in fact, stated the exact opposite that the vaccine has shown to be 'protective' against cardiac events. Bengaluru: A Karnataka government-commissioned expert team has found no evidence to link Covid vaccine and the recent spate of cardiac-related deaths in Hassan district, about 200 km from Bengaluru, disputing the repeated claims being made by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The report goes on to add that covid vaccination has shown to be 'protective' against cardiac events. Siddaramaiah has been under pressure from all quarters over mounting allegations of corruption, mal-administration and infighting in the Congress party, making it harder for him in the remaining three years in office. The health crisis–first with the deaths of expectant mothers and then with cardiac-related fatalities–only added to his troubles. Siddaramaiah took a position that blamed Covid vaccines, which was refuted by the larger medical community not just in India but also internationally. He even had a war of words with Biocon chief Kiran Mazumdar Shaw over the issue. To suggest that these vaccines were 'hastily' approved is factually incorrect and contributes to public misinformation, she wrote on X. She added that the vaccines had saved millions of lives. 'It is important to acknowledge the science and data-driven processes behind their development, rather than engage in retrospective blame,' Shaw posted. The CM's hardened stance drew political criticism, especially by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The BJP has defended the Covid vaccines as the Narendra Modi government basked in credit for the quick development of the vaccines as well as distributing it several other countries at the time. the leader of the opposition, hit out at the CM for spreading misinformation even though the state government is drafting a bill to curb fake news. 'Will you file a fake news case against CM Siddaramaiah, who spread false news claiming that heart attacks are caused by the hasty approval and administration of Covid vaccines?…' he posted. He added that Siddaramaiah himself had become the 'brand ambassador' of fake news. Also Read: BJP calls Siddaramaiah 'anti-science' for linking cardiac-related deaths in Hassan to COVID vaccines What panel said The expert committee was tasked to conduct an observational pilot study on patients aged 45 yrs or younger, admitted to Jayadeva Hospital with coronary artery disease and assess their risk factor profile, including past history of Covid infection and vaccination. This included all patients admitted to Jayadeva hospital between 1 April and 31 May. Of the total of 251 patients studied, 87 were diabetic, 102 were hypertensive, 35 were having cholesterol disorder, 40 had family history of heart diseases, 111 were smokers, 77 patients did not have any of the conventional risk factors, according to the report. Nineteen patients had a history of infection with Covid virus. And of this 19, 7 had diabetes, 7 had hypertension, 2 had family history, 8 had no risk factors 249 out of 251 patients gave a history of vaccination for covid infection. 53 received only 1 dose, 180 received 2 doses, 17 received all 3 doses of vaccine. 144 received vaccination with Covishield, 64 with Covaxin, 52 were unaware of which they had received. The committee, in line with the larger Indian medical research on the topic so far, found that the key risk factors identified included past Covid hospitalization, family history of sudden death, binge drinking or recreational drug use, and vigorous physical activity within 48 hours before death. 'There is no single cause behind the observed rise in sudden cardiac deaths. Rather, it appears to be a multifactorial issue, with behavioral, genetic, and environmental risks. While in the immediate post covid phase, there is an increase in the incidence of sudden cardiovascular events due to a pro-inflammatory state, the same cannot be held to be true in the long term (>1 year),' the report finds. It also said that current data does not support the belief that 'long covid' is responsible for the rise in sudden cardiovascular events among the young. 'Rather, a rise in the prevalence of the common risk factors that lead to CVD (e.g. HT, DM, smoking , dyslipidemia) is the best explanation for the rise in sudden cardiovascular events,' the report added. (Edited by Tony Rai) Also Read: 'Humiliated' by Siddaramaiah, senior police officer now has ministers persuading him to take back resignation
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Panel advises cardiac screenings from age 15, creation of registry
sudden cardiac deaths cardiac screenings National Cardiac Surveillance Registry early intervention In a push to tackle the alarming rise in(SCD), especially among young adults, an expert committee led by Dr KS Ravindranath, Director of Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences & Research, has urged immediate nationwide measures—including routinefor school children aged 15 and the creation of aThe committee, formed by the Government of Karnataka, was tasked with investigating the growing number of sudden cardiovascular deaths and exploring possible links with Covid-19 infection or extensive review, the findings point not to the pandemic, but to a broader and evolving landscape of traditional and lifestyle-related cardiovascular risk of the key recommendations is the introduction of routine heart screenings in schools, specifically targeting 10th-grade students or those around 15 years old. These screenings would include clinical evaluations aimed at identifying congenital heart defects, inherited rhythm disorders, structural abnormalities, as well as obesity, hypertension, cholesterol imbalances, and insulin call for early screening stems from increasing evidence that cardiovascular problems are surfacing earlier in life, driven by sedentary habits, unhealthy diets, and rising stress among teenagers. The committee believes that early detection and timely intervention could significantly reduce future cardiac events in younger better understand the nature of these deaths, the committee conducted an observational study of 251 patients under the age of 45 admitted to Jayadeva Hospital between April and May 2025.A large proportion of these individuals showed traditional risk factors—hypertension (40.6%), diabetes (34.7%), dyslipidemia (43.8%), and smoking (44.2%). However, what stood out was that nearly 27% of patients had no identifiable risk factors at all, raising concerns that current diagnostic practices may be missing hidden the committee found no evidence linking sudden cardiac events to previous Covid-19 infection or vaccination. Contrary to widespread concerns, data from both Indian and international studies suggest that Covid-19 vaccines are actually protective against heart-related complications over time.'The data does not support fears that long Covid or vaccination is behind this trend,' the report states. 'Rather, the rise in cases is better explained by an increase in lifestyle-related risk factors, which worsened during and after the pandemic.'The report emphasises that there is no single cause behind the spike in sudden cardiac it highlights a complex mix of genetic, behavioural, and environmental contributors. Although the immediate post-covid period did see a rise in heart-related issues due to inflammation, this effect appears to have tapered sudden cardiac deaths among individuals under 45 continuing to climb over the past four years, the committee's findings have added urgency to preventive strategies, underscoring the need for, public awareness, and long-term health monitoring.
