Pune Scientist Dies of Cardiac Arrest During Satara Hill Half Marathon
A 65-year-old retired Pune scientist died of cardiac arrest after collapsing during the Satara Hill Half Marathon. Despite immediate CPR by fellow runners and emergency medical treatment, he suffered a second massive cardiac arrest and passed away hours later. The deceased was a retired senior computer scientist who had worked with C-DAC.
A 65-year-old retired scientist from Pune died after suffering a cardiac arrest while participating in the Satara Hill Half Marathon in Maharashtra. The annual event, known for its challenging terrain featuring steep climbs and sharp descents across the Western Ghats, drew 7,700 runners completing the 21.1-km course.
Incident Details and Emergency Response
Sanjay Kadam, participating in the half marathon for the first time, felt uneasy while running downhill near the Powerhouse area between 9:30 AM and 10:00 AM on Sunday, September 6, reports PTI. Tukaram Mundhe-Led Maharashtra FDA Suspends Licences of 4 Domino's Outlets in Mumbai and Satara; Check Names of Affected Locations.
“Fellow runners, including Miraj cardiologist Riyaz Mujawar, immediately administered Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) to him. A cardiac ambulance stationed along the route also reached the spot and medical personnel administered emergency treatment before shifting him to Pulse Hospital while continuing CPR," event president Upendra Pandit told PTI.
Hospital medical teams performed an angiography, which revealed a complete blockage in one of Kadam’s major arteries. An emergency angioplasty was performed, and a stent was inserted, initially reviving and stabilising the patient. However, approximately four hours later, he suffered a second massive cardiac arrest and passed away. The deceased was a retired senior computer scientist who had worked with the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC).
Safety Measures and Event Organisation
According to event organisers, medical background details are routinely gathered during participant registration. For this year's edition, every registered runner was provided with a medical identification tag to streamline emergency response, with roughly 80 per cent of participants wearing them. Satara: 4 Members Die of Electrocution While Trying To Rescue Each Other Amid Rain in Maharashtra.
Organisers deployed a robust network of medical infrastructure along the route, including bike ambulances and dedicated cardiac units, providing prompt assistance to multiple participants who experienced severe cramps or physical distress during the gruelling race.
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