Cardiologist Warns of Rising Sudden Cardiac Deaths Among Young Adults in Guyana

Cardiologist warns of rising sudden cardiac deaths among young adults in Guyana

Head of Internal Medicine and Cardiology at Georgetown Public Hospital (GPHC), Dr Mahendra Carpen, has raised concern over an apparent increase in sudden deaths among young adults in Guyana, pointing to cardiovascular disease as the leading cause. In a social media post on Tuesday, Carpen said that in recent months there has been a “devastating recognition” of individuals in their 20s to 40s dying unexpectedly. He noted that these deaths have oc…

GPHC’s lead cardiologist sounds alarm over rise in heart-related deaths among young people

…urges early, regular check ups (Kaieteur News) – Head of Internal Medicine and Cardiology at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC), Dr. Mahendra Carpen has expressed concern over the rise in cardiac related deaths among young people. In a post shared via his personal Facebook page, Dr. Carpen noted that in the past few months, there […] The post GPHC’s lead cardiologist sounds alarm over rise in heart-related deaths among young peop…

Guyana records surge in young adult sudden deaths

Guyanese cardiologist is raising concern over an apparent increase in sudden, unexpected deaths among young adults in Guyana, urging early screening and greater awareness of heart health. Mahendra Carpen, Head of Medical Services and Cardiology at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation, said recent months have seen a troubling pattern of individuals in their 20s to […]

Sudden cardiac death claiming younger Guyanese

–Dr. Carpen warns; urges lifestyles changes A worrying pattern of sudden, unexpected deaths among Guyanese in their 20s, 30s, and 40s has emerged. Many of these individuals are dying in their sleep or during everyday activities, according to renowned Cardiologist Dr. Mahendra Carpen in a Facebook post on Tuesday. He issued a public alert about […]