Marathons: Pushing limits is good, but only if you know your heart’s limits

Over 2,000 runners were hospitalized and 15 ended up in the ICU during the recent Mumbai Marathon, raising concerns about cardiac health during endurance events. Dr. Sameer V Pagad highlights the importance of recognizing warning signs and undergoing regular health screenings to prevent cardiac arrests and other serious heart conditions.

Marathons: Pushing limits is good, but only if you know your heart’s limits
Over 2,000 runners were hospitalized and 15 ended up in the ICU during the recent Mumbai Marathon, raising concerns about cardiac health during endurance events. Dr. Sameer V Pagad highlights the importance of recognizing warning signs and undergoing regular health screenings to prevent cardiac arrests and other serious heart conditions.