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Hindustan Times
30 minutes ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
U.P launches drive to curb rising heart attack deaths
In a major initiative aimed at reducing deaths from heart attacks, the state government, in collaboration with Lucknow's Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), launched the UP STEMI Care Program on Saturday. The move is designed to address the alarming rise in ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) — a severe and time-critical form of heart attack — by providing early diagnosis and treatment, especially in rural and underserved areas of the district and its nearby areas. (For representation) At the launch event, Professor Aditya Kapoor, the head of Cardiology at SGPGIMS, said, 'This programme is a major leap in reducing preventable cardiac deaths in UP. By combining medical expertise with government support, we are creating a model that the entire country can follow.' The core of the programme is a hub-and-spoke model that ensures timely thrombolysis (clot-busting treatment) at peripheral hospitals, with rapid referral for advanced cardiac interventions like PCI (percutaneous coronary intervention) at tertiary care centre such as SGPGIMS. The initiative includes the distribution of tenecteplase, a potent fibrinolytic drug, and the deployment of tele-ECG technology for real-time diagnosis and treatment initiation. Under this strategy, community and district hospitals (spokes) are now equipped to deliver fibrinolysis within the crucial first hour of a heart attack, while specialised hubs like SGPGIMS will handle advanced care within 3–24 hours. This closes a long-standing gap between early intervention and expert treatment. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in India, accounting for over 28% of all deaths, according to a government note. Coronary artery disease (CAD), a major contributor, is now affecting Indians nearly a decade earlier than those in Western countries. In Uttar Pradesh alone, nearly 5 lakh STEMI cases occur annually, and access to timely, specialised care remains limited in non-urban regions. Among those aged 40–69 and above 70, CAD accounts for nearly 25% of all deaths. Even among those under 40, CAD causes 10% of all deaths — an alarming statistic that underscores the urgency of intervention. Regarding the initiative, Partha Sarthi Sen Sharma, the principal secretary of Health and Medical Education, said, 'This is a blueprint for scalable cardiac care across India.' Prof. R.K. Dhiman of SGPGIMS expressed his full support to the programme, calling it a transformative step in public health and assuring continued institutional backing.
Time of India
a day ago
- Health
- Time of India
Heart care in golden hour: New initiative aims to reduce STEMI deaths
1 2 Lucknow: To improve emergency heart care in semi-urban and rural areas, the state govt has launched the UP STEMI Care Program in SGPGIMS. This initiative uses tele-ECG technology to detect heart attacks in remote regions within minutes and aims to reduce deaths from ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) — one of the deadliest and most time-sensitive forms of heart attack. The initiative follows a spoke-and-hub model. District hospitals and CHCs in Rae Bareli, Sultanpur and Amethi (spokes) will begin clot-busting treatment within the golden hour, the critical first hour after a heart attack. Patients will then be referred to advanced centres like SGPGIMS (hubs) for angioplasty (PCI) within 3–24 hours. This ensures timely, evidence-based heart attack care, even in low-resource settings. The initiative also enables real-time ECG transmission from local health facilities to expert centres like SGPGIMS, allowing trained cardiologists to interpret ECGs remotely and guide treatment decisions. Prof Aditya Kapoor, head of the cardiology department at SGPGIMS, said, "It's a leap forward in reducing preventable cardiac deaths in UP... Heart diseases are the leading cause of death, accounting for over 28% of all fatalities. Indians develop heart blockages almost 10 years earlier than people in western countries. Nearly 50% of first heart attacks occur before the age of 55, and 25% even before 40. In UP alone, about five lakh people suffer from STEMI each year. " "Among people aged 40–69 and those above 70, heart blockages cause nearly 25% of all deaths. Even among those below 40, it accounts for about 10% of fatalities. Disability related to heart blockages has increased 1.5 to 2 times over the past 30 years," he said. Prof Kapoor said, "We also plan to incorporate AI-based applications to speed up ECG analysis. While a standard 12-lead ECG takes 5 to 10 minutes to generate and interpret, AI-enabled ECGs using just a single lead can accurately predict the possibility of a heart attack." Dr Ankit Sahu, additional professor, cardiology, said that lack of awareness, poor transport and limited ECG facilities at peripheral health centres often delay the diagnosis. Partha Sarthi Sen Sharma, principal secretary, medical health, said, "The programme represents a robust doctor-govt partnership that prioritises equitable access to life-saving care. With this rollout, UP aims to reduce STEMI-related mortality and serve as a blueprint for scalable cardiac care delivery across India." SGPGIMS director Prof R K Dhiman assured full support from SGPGIMS in implementing and expanding the initiative across the state.
The Hindu
14-06-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Hyderabad hospital bags certification from American Heart Association
Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, has been awarded the Comprehensive Chest Pain Centre Certification by the American Heart Association (AHA). The certification is awarded to hospitals that meet standards in the rapid assessment, diagnosis and treatment of chest pain, especially in critical cases such as ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI), a severe form of heart attack, said the hospital in a release. 'Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of death globally, accounting for 32% of all fatalities. In India, nearly 36% of adult deaths between the ages of 30 and 69 are due to heart disease,' said Tejesvi Rao, CEO, Apollo Hospitals, Telangana Region.
