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Tarun (name changed) would have never thought that he would be a heart attack survivor at 26. Having turned 29 recently, Tarun looks back upon his journey as a young survivor.
He recalls coming back home from his friend’s place after a Diwali party when his back began to hurt.
After waiting for 2.5 hours, Tarun walked to a nearby hospital and thought he'd get a strong antacid to relieve the pain. However, he got his ECG checked and was told that it was a heart attack.
He was then shifted to another hospital and remained admitted for three days.
Some doctors recommended placing a stent, but Tarun’s parents consulted another doctor who said that the blockage could be managed with medication.
He also mentions taking Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) sessions with a psychologist, which helped him recover mentally. He says that the incident was a wake-up call for him.
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Published: 29 Sep 2021,07:59 PM IST