"Clinically, I was dead": Shreyas Talpade opens up on health condition post heart attack

Actor Shreyas Talpade suffered a massive cardiac arrest in December last year. The actor underwent angioplasty immediately at Bellevue Hospital in Mumbai's Andheri area and is currently out of hospital.
Talpade's fans and followers of the actor were shocked by the sudden deterioration of his health. The 47 year old seemed to be a healthy individual.
Almost 20 days after his near-fatal death experience, the actor has opened up on his health condition."Clinically, I was dead," he told the Bombay Times in an interview.

"Jaan hai to jahan hai"
“Clinically, I was dead. It was a massive cardiac arrest. The doctors tried CPR, electrical shock, that’s how they revived me. A wake-up call would be an understatement. This is my second chance at life. Jaan hai toh Jahaan hai. For the past 28 years, I have just been focussing on my career. We take ourselves and our families for granted. We think we have time,” Talpade told the media.
Reportedly, Talpade was never hospitalised earlier. However, his cholesterol was high earlier. He also has a family history of heart ailments. He does not smoke and drinks rarely and always follows a healthy diet.
"Suddenly, I felt breathless and my left hand started paining"
He told the media that he got the heart attack while shooting for the upcoming movie 'Welcome To Jungle'. He was doing military exercise when he got the attack. “Suddenly, I felt breathless and my left hand started paining. I could barely walk to my vanity van and change my clothes,” he said.
"I thought it was a muscle pull since we were shooting action sequences. I had never experienced this kind of fatigue," told the media.

He revealed that his face went numb and he passed out on the way to hospital while their car was stuck in traffic.
A heart attack, or myocardial infarction, occurs when the blood supply to part of the heart muscle is blocked, usually by a blood clot. Recognizing the signs of a heart attack is crucial for seeking prompt medical attention. Common signs and symptoms of a heart attack include:
It's important to note that not everyone experiences all of these symptoms, and some people may not experience chest pain at all. Women, in particular, may have atypical symptoms, such as unusual fatigue, indigestion, or discomfort in the upper back, shoulder, or jaw.
If you suspect you or someone else is having a heart attack, it is crucial to seek emergency medical attention immediately by calling emergency services (911 in the United States). Time is of the essence in treating a heart attack, and quick intervention can make a significant difference in the outcome.