India, May 25 -- Doctors are often seen as composed professionals, trained to remain calm and collected even in life-and-death situations. But what happens when a doctor loses a patient despite doing everything possible to save them? A deeply emotional Instagram post by a Tennessee-based cardiologist has gone viral, lifting the veil on a rarely discussed topic-how doctors cope when a patient dies.

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In a short but powerful video posted to Instagram, Dr Dmitry Yaranov-a cardiologist whose LinkedIn profile states he practises in Tennessee-stands quietly, his face filled with grief, while sombre music plays in the background. Text ...