India, Oct. 1 -- "Ye dil ka mamla hai" - heart matters, indeed, have become a pressing public health concern. Sudden cardiac death (SCD) among young and seemingly healthy individuals is increasing at an alarming rate, claiming lives across India and the world. The survival rate in such emergencies remains dismally low, underscoring the urgent need for awareness, early detection, and preventive strategies.

Every year, thousands of young people suffer sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). In India, SCD accounts for 10.3% of all recallable mortality, disproportionately affecting younger, economically productive populations. With a national mortality of around 7 million annually, extrapolations suggest that over 700,000 sudden deaths could occur each...