Rohtak Cardiologist Dr Aditya Batra passes away after suspected cardiac arrest at 45

Rohtak: A 45-year-old well-known interventional cardiologist from Rohtak, Dr Aditya Batra, Director of Holy Heart Hospital, died after reportedly suffering a sudden cardiac arrest at his residence on Wednesday night. His death has renewed attention to the increasing number of sudden cardiac deaths among healthcare professionals. 

According to reports, earlier that day Dr Batra had performed two surgeries before returning home. Later that night, he experienced some pain in his chest and immediately ran to the bathroom, where he collapsed. Despite being taken to the hospital immediately and receiving CPR for nearly three hours, doctors were unable to revive him.

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Dr Batra had more than 24 years of experience in the field of cardiology and was widely respected for his clinical expertise and compassionate patient care. He had previously worked at AIIMS New Delhi and specialised in procedures including angioplasty, percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) and coronary angiography.

He completed his MBBS from PGIMS Rohtak in 2001 and earned his MD in Internal Medicine from the same institution in 2006. He was also a member of several professional medical associations and had contributed to medical research through various publications. 

Leaders from across the political spectrum paid tribute to the late cardiologist. Former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda visited Dr Batra's residence to offer condolences to the bereaved family and pay his respects. In his post on 'X', he said, “In this hour of grief, met with the bereaved family and offered them solace.”

Cardiologist Dr Sreevatsa Nadig also paid tribute on 'X', writing, "With a heavy heart, I received the news of the passing of our senior from SGPGI, Dr Aditya Batra, who had been serving in Rohtak for nearly 15 years. He was less than 50 years old. He was a wonderful friend, always jovial, caring and generous with his time."

Speaking to Indian Express, Dr Ranjan Shetty, lead cardiologist and medical director, Sparsh Hospital, Bengaluru, said, “The combination of long duty hours, irregular eating habits, chronic sleep deprivation and burnout creates a sustained inflammatory state in the body. Over time, this damages blood vessels, accelerates cholesterol plaque formation and raises the risk of coronary artery disease. Stress hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol also keep blood pressure elevated and increase the workload on the heart. Over time, this can raise blood pressure, increase inflammation, damage the inner lining of blood vessels and accelerate the build-up of plaque in the coronary arteries. The irony is that doctors frequently dismiss early warning signs in themselves.” 

Experts say symptoms such as persistent fatigue, mild chest discomfort, nausea, palpitations, dizziness and breathlessness are often brushed aside by doctors as consequences of demanding work schedules rather than recognised as warning signs of heart disease. They also point out that although many healthcare professionals exercise regularly, physical activity alone cannot offset the risks posed by family history, hypertension, diabetes, poor sleep, unhealthy eating habits and prolonged stress. 

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