Famous Bengali actress Aindrila Sharma, 24, died on Sunday after suffering from various illnesses Heart stop. twice cancer survivors, Aindrila was hospitalized on November 1 after suffering a cerebral stroke. According to reports, Aindrila underwent skull decompression surgery which decompresses the left frontotemporal forehead. Experts believe that cardiac arrest, heart attack and stroke are all closely linked because they are part of a disease process called atherosclerosis. Experts say that Aindrilla’s cancer and treatment for the disease could have caused her to have a cardiac arrest or a stroke. (Also read: Bengali actor Aindrila Sharma dies aged 24 after multiple cardiac arrests, Tollywood mourns her loss)
What is cardiac arrest?
“Cardiac arrest is a sudden and sudden loss of function of the heart. It usually occurs when there is a problem in the heart’s electrical system, making it difficult for it to pump enough blood to the brain, lungs and other organs.” said the doctor. Atul Mathur – Executive Director, Interventional Cardiology and Head of Cardiac Catheterization, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla Road, New Delhi.
Signs of sudden cardiac arrest are:
– Sudden collapse
– No pulse
– Stop breathing
– Loss of consciousness
How brain stroke, cardiac arrest and heart attack are related
“Cerebral stroke and cardiac arrest can be caused by blockage of the arteries supplying blood to the brain and heart from a blood clot with or without cholesterol deposition, but a brain stroke can also occur after a severe heart attack when any artery gets blocked and causes a blood clot to form in the heart and actually travel to the brain and cause a stroke.So basically, cardiac arrest, heart attack and brain stroke are one part of the disease process called atherosclerosis, so whenever there is increased atherosclerosis (the deposition of cholesterol plaques), due to stress, blood pressure, medication, smoking, diabetes or any heavy exercise when your heart is not used to it ,silent block breaks and causes blood clot which can lead to brain stroke or heart attack heavy can lead to cardiac arrest Cardiac arrest is when the heart stops fully functioning and unable to supply enough oxygen, blood, nutrients to different organs in my body especially my brain so this is how brain stroke, cardiac arrest and heart attack have a connection interrelated,” said Dr. Sanjeev Gera, Director and HOD Cardiology, Fortis Hospital, Noida.
Cancer or cancer treatment can cause cardiac arrest.
“There is a relationship between the cancer itself and the risk of cardiac arrest. Not only is the treatment, but the disease itself is also involved in these cases. Cancer and malignancies increase the likelihood of clots forming. blood clots in our vessels, mostly in the smaller vessels in the legs and less likely.” in the major vessels of the heart, lungs or brain. The problem is not the treatment, but the disease itself. Patients with cancer are at increased risk for deep vein thrombosis, which can lead to damage to the heart, lungs, and brain, which can lead to blockage of these blood vessels that can lead to cardiac arrest, lung failure, or stroke. stroke,” said Dr Atul Mathur, Executive Director, Interventional Cardiology and Head of Cath Laboratory, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla Road, New Delhi.
“In severe cases of intracranial hemorrhage or ICH, the patient may become unconscious and require a ventilator to support breathing. If combined with increased pressure on the brain or discomfort, can cause sudden cardiac death due to changes in cardiac electrical function. It can occur as a result of hypercoagulability due to an underlying malignancy that increases the risk of multiple blood clots, or as a side effect of anticancer drugs that cause an irregular heartbeat that leads to a blood clot in the brain. Coronary heart disease (CHD), along with other complications, can lead to Myocardial Infarction (MI), which can even lead to sudden death. “This illness is incredibly distressing, affects mental health, and requires temporary treatment costs that can be a burden for individuals and families when it occurs at an early age,” said Dr. youth age.
Dr. Gera said any cancer along with chemotherapy or radiation could be associated with an increased risk of heart attack or stroke.
“That’s because of two things – one is that cancer itself is a pre-thrombotic state, which means it can lead to the formation of blood clots in the arteries of the brain or heart, which can stroke or heart attack Another thing is chemotherapy There are some anti-cancer drugs that cause heart failure, blood clots in the heart, increased inflammation from radiation therapy, which can cause a heart attack or brain stroke,” noted the cardiologist.
There are certain cancers that tend to increase the formation of blood clots in the arteries of the heart, which can cause a heart attack, says Dr.
“There are drugs or pharmaceuticals that can reduce blood flow in the arteries of the heart, leading to the formation of blood clots. There are certain drugs used in cancer treatment that can increase inflammation and increase inflammation. damage to the inner lining of your arteries. Through that damage, platelet formation and blood clot formation can lead to a heart attack,” the doctor said.
How does cancer affect the heart?
“Cancer can affect the heart in many ways. It can cause arrhythmias, it can cause heart attacks, it can cause low heart function called heart failure, especially having one some cancer drugs can cause low heart function which can lead to heart failure leading to heart failure fatigue, shortness of breath, swelling in the feet, eyes and the whole body,” Dr. Gera said. .
“Especially for cancer survivors, breast cancer can have side effects of chemotherapy drugs. Drugs such as adriamycin, cisplatin can affect your heart. Cancer patients must follow these guidelines. monitor with 2D ultrasound to look for cardiac function and promptly administer medications such as beta blockers and ace inhibitors.” Dr Ankur Phatarpekar, Director of Cath Laboratory and Interventional Cardiologist, Symboisis Hospital, Dadar said.
