Karnataka: Jayadeva Hospital plans statewide CPR awareness drive to tackle rising heart attack cases

Amid rising incidents of heart attacks across Karnataka, the renowned Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research in Bengaluru is preparing a proactive plan to equip ordinary citizens with life-saving CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) skills. The initiative aims to empower people to respond effectively during cardiac emergencies and prevent avoidable deaths, especially in public places where immediate medical help may not be available.

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Doctors at Jayadeva Hospital are working closely with the state government and the Health Department to roll out a large-scale awareness campaign. The plan includes setting up educational displays and video demonstrations on how to perform CPR at high-footfall locations such as railway stations, bus terminals, and major traffic junctions. These spots are often the sites of sudden heart attacks due to stress and crowded conditions.

In a significant move, trained cardiologists and emergency care doctors from Jayadeva will themselves demonstrate correct CPR techniques. The videos will be displayed continuously on digital screens to catch public attention and encourage people to learn this critical skill.

Recognizing the importance of building awareness from a young age, the institute also plans to propose adding CPR training and basic cardiac health education to the school curriculum. By integrating this knowledge into textbooks, children will grow up with a basic understanding of how to respond during cardiac emergencies, creating a generation of first responders at the community level.