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Cardiac arrest during marathon: Doctor saves life of fellow runner
The Morning Standard
|October 24, 2024
A cardiologist's race during the Delhi half marathon held this week at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium turned into a life-or-death rescue mission. On Sunday, Dr Ramit Wadhwa, who is in Non-Invasive Cardiology at Fortis, Gurugram, was not just running to cross the finish line — he was about to save a life.
When a fellow runner collapsed mid-race, Dr. Wadhwa's instincts kicked in, and without a moment's hesitation, he rushed to the man's side and sprang into action. Wadhwa administered CPR to the runner, a life-saving intervention that proved crucial in stabilizing the individu
This story is from the October 24, 2024 edition of The Morning Standard.
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