Senior lawyer Pusnooru Venugopal Rao collapses during hearing at Telangana HC, dies enroute to hospital
The death of the senior advocate, who commands respect from all for his expertise and decades of experience in the judicial branch, came as a shock to many
By Newsmeter Network Published on 18 Feb 2025 5:47 PM IST
Senior advocate Pusnooru Venugopal Rao (File Photo)
Hyderabad: A pall of gloom descended on the Telangana High Court on Tuesday as senior advocate Pusnooru Venugopal Rao collapsed due to heart attack while arguing a case at court number 21 at Telangana High Court at around 1:12 pm. He passed away while being taken to the hospital. Despite attempts to revive him, he could not be saved.
The death of the senior advocate, who commands respect from all for his expertise and decades of experience in the judicial branch, came as a shock to many. As a mark of respect, all legal hearings for Tuesday were put on hold.
Advocate Pasha from the High Court told NewsMeter, āI was at the spot when the senior advocate was arguing the case and suddenly collapsed. Stunned for a second, we realised it could be a case of a sudden heart attack, and I performed CPR. The other advocates also came in to help.ā
Cases of sudden heart rise among young adults
In recent times, cases of young and old suffering from a sudden heart attack have infused fear in many. Recently, a young lady collapsed and died while performing on the stage in Madhya Pradesh. A groom died of a sudden cardiac attack while on his way to a mandap on a horse.
What is the reason for the sudden heart attacks that have shocked the people of Hyderabad?
Sudden cardiac arrests in youngsters have been recorded for many decades. This is not a new phenomenon. Sudden cardiac arrest has historically been associated with the elderly. Nonetheless, it is becoming increasingly obvious that young people can also suffer from an abrupt cardiac arrest.
A variety of underlying disorders can contribute to sudden cardiac arrests in children and youth. It encompasses genetic heart disorders, structural heart deformities and electrical heart abnormalities. Unfortunately, the cause of an abrupt cardiac arrest in young persons is often unknown.
Sudden cardiac arrest in the young is a growing concern, with recent cases of high-profile cases in India. This is due to the high prevalence of risk factors for heart disease in the population, such as obesity, hypertension, diabetes and a sedentary lifestyle.
Additionally, the Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the incidence of heart disease, with factors such as inflammation, hypoxia and clotting abnormalities contributing to an increased risk of heart disease and other cardiovascular complications.
More research is needed to better understand the causes of sudden cardiac arrest in young people and develop effective screening and prevention strategies.
