One pilot loses life at the airport, another in-flight: what triggers a sudden heart attack? And why?

The recent reports of pilot suffering cardiac arrests mid-air point to their stressful long schedules. While pilots face unique challenges, frequent flyers are not exempt from heart health concerns. Hydration, movement during flights, and seeking medical advice for pre-existing conditions are essential for frequent flyers, says Dr Gyanti R B Singh, Senior Consultant, Interventional Cardiologist, Metro Hospitals and Heart Institute, Noida

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