India, Sept. 4 -- In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Lakshmi Navya, consultant cardiologist at Manipal Hospitals Vijayawada, shared that sudden cardiac death occurs when the heart suddenly stops functioning, often within an hour, and can happen to anyone, even during physical activity like exercise or sports. She explained that addressing modifiable risk factors can reduce the likelihood of experiencing a heart attack. Also read | 52-year-old man dies of heart attack while working out at gym: Doctors explain how to prevent such tragedies

Dr Navya said, "Sudden cardiac death is the cessation of all life activities immediately within one hour. So nowadays we see many people who succumb to sudden cardiac arrest while working out at the g...