22/07/2025
Three Schoolgirls. Three Classrooms. One Alarming Pattern.
Children are dying of silent heart attacks — and no one is prepared.
By Magnet Medical
In the last few weeks, India has lost three young schoolgirls — not to violence, accidents, or chronic disease — but to sudden, silent cardiac events while they were sitting inside classrooms.
No prior illness. No warning signs. No second chances.
🔹 What Exactly Happened?
1. Prachi Kumawat (Age 9) – Sikar, Rajasthan
A Class 4 student at Adarsh Vidya Mandir.
Collapsed while opening her lunchbox.
CPR failed. Declared dead at the hospital.
Cause: Suspected cardiac arrest.
(Source: NDTV, Economic Times)
2. Class 7 Girl – St. Anthony School, Barabanki, UP
Suddenly collapsed in the classroom.
Died within minutes.
Suspected silent heart attack.
3. Nandini Verma – Class 11, Saraswati Vidya Mandir, Barabanki, UP
A bright student with no visible health issues.
Collapsed during school.
Died before she could even reach the hospital.
Cause: Suspected silent cardiac arrest.
(Source: News18)
These were not isolated or random. They are part of a dangerous new pattern we are failing to address.
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🔹 Why Is This Happening?
Undiagnosed heart defects or vulnerabilities
Extreme stress and lack of sleep among students
Sedentary lifestyle and poor diet
No routine heart checkups for children
Zero emergency preparedness in most schools
Lack of CPR training or AED equipment
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🔹 What Can Be Done Immediately?
1. Compulsory Heart Screenings in Schools
All students must undergo basic heart health tests every year.
2. Train Teachers and Students in CPR
Every minute counts. Basic first response can save lives.
3. Install AEDs (Defibrillators) in Schools
This must be made mandatory just like fire extinguishers.
4. Promote Active, Healthy Lifestyles
Good sleep, real food, and physical activity are non-negotiable for young hearts.
5. Educate Parents to Spot Early Signs
Fainting, breathlessness, extreme fatigue — no symptom should be ignored.
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Magnet Medical’s Appeal
These incidents should not be dismissed as rare.
They are warnings. They are preventable.
And most importantly — they should never happen again.
We at Magnet Medical call upon schools, parents, and health authorities to make cardiac care for children a priority — not an afterthought.
Let’s protect the next generation with awareness, action, and accountability.
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📌 Sources: NDTV | News18 | Economic Times | Verified local reports
📍 Prepared by the Magnet Medical Awareness Team
