Occupational Stress and Sudden Cardiac Death in a Middle-Aged Tailor: A Case Report
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https://doi.org/10.55489/njcm.170520266301Keywords:
Sudden Cardiac Death, Coronary Artery Disease, Occupational Stress, Sleep Deprivation, Premature MortalityAbstract
Background: Sudden death is a significant public health concern in recently worldwide including in India. They are rare but require thorough investigation to identify the potential contributing factors.
Case: Reporting a case of a 48-year-old male who succumbed to sudden death while working on a tailor machine. The patient had no known history of cardiac disease, addiction, or chronic illnesses. Despite the absence of hypertension or other chronic conditions, the individual had been under significant work-related stress and had been overburdened at work during those days leading to his demise.
Conclusion: This case highlights the interplay of multiple contributing factors, including pre-existing risk factors, acute stressors, low water intake, and sleep deprivation. To recognize these factors and promoting preventive measures through regular primary care or family physician can significantly reduce the risk of such unwanted events.
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