‘Work Can Wait’: Bengaluru CEO’s Near-Fatal Health Scare Is A Wake-Up Call For Professionals – News18
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Amit Mishra, CEO of a Bengaluru company, urged corporate employees to prioritise health after he faced a severe medical emergency with high blood pressure.
Regular checkups and stress management are crucial, says Amit Mishra.
Amit Mishra, the CEO of a leading Bengaluru-based company, recently endured a harrowing medical emergency that underscores the critical importance of health. Mishra was rushed to the intensive care unit (ICU) after suffering severe nosebleeds and an alarming spike in blood pressure, reaching a dangerous 230. Despite undergoing multiple tests, doctors were unable to pinpoint the exact cause of his condition. Now on the path to recovery, Mishra is using his experience as a cautionary tale, urging professionals to prioritise their health.
It was a routine Saturday for Mishra, who was immersed in work at his laptop when he suddenly experienced an intense nosebleed. What started as a minor trickle escalated within moments, turning his washbasin into a distressing sight of red. Realising the severity of the situation, he immediately sought medical attention. However, despite initial treatment, the bleeding persisted, and his blood pressure skyrocketed. Recognising the urgency, doctors admitted him to the ICU.
As doctors worked tirelessly to stabilise his condition, Mishra collapsed again the following morning due to a drastic drop in blood pressure, leaving the medical team perplexed. A series of tests including ECG, cholesterol screening, and angiography, failed to reveal any conclusive answers.
Following his discharge, Mishra took to LinkedIn to reflect on his ordeal, emphasising the need for proactive health management. “Your body doesn’t always give clear warnings. High BP, stress, and health risks can be silent killers. Regular checkups are a must,” he wrote, highlighting the dangers of neglecting one’s well-being. His message resonated with professionals across industries, many of whom often prioritise work over health.
Mishra’s experience is a sobering reminder of the fragility of health. Regular medical check-ups, stress management, and lifestyle changes are imperative to prevent sudden health crises. “Work is important, but health is non-negotiable. We often ignore small signs, thinking we’re fine, until we’re not,” he asserted in his post.
Now recuperating at home, Mishra is making significant changes to his lifestyle. Expressing gratitude to his family, friends, and the medical team who supported him through this ordeal, he acknowledged that his health scare had fundamentally altered his outlook on life. His journey serves as an urgent call for everyone to reassess their priorities – because without good health, everything else loses its meaning.
