Small town boy turned global technology hero, Ranjan Das died suddenly on October 21 at the age of 42. This event has shocked the corporate world. As MD of SAP India, Ranjan was seen as a quality candidate to one day become CEO of SAP global.
Let me explain.
Is there a way to assess risk for sudden death from endurance activities? Most of the research has been done around marathons, and the conclusions are controversial. In small studies, non-invasive cardiac imaging, such as electron-beam CT and cardiac MRIs, have been able to determine the level of plaque build up in vessels and cardiac damage respectively.
(This story appears in the 20 November, 2009 issue of Forbes India. To visit our Archives, click here.)
That which does not kill makes you strong. Death on running track only proves that the runner lacked threshold formation to grow strong.
on Oct 29, 2014Along with cholestrol, is there a way to check the levels of plaque build up? Should it be done regularly? And is there a way to reduce plaque levels?
on Oct 25, 2014Good exposure - thanks and God bless from Ps Samuel and Devi.
on Oct 24, 2014Very good article.Thanks
on Nov 28, 2009Great Article. Accurate, Conceptually clear. Good to see a doctor writing so well. Haven't come across one in a long time.
on Nov 22, 2009Hi Kiran,<br /> <br /> Thanks for your comment. Meditation was mentioned briefly and like yoga, it is very effective for acute stress relief. Both yoga and meditation can moderate stress hormones levels. Based on what we know today, challenge is that they lower stress levels while they are being practiced and for not long after.<br /> <br /> Some good studies would really help understand how the effects of holistic interventions can be prolonged. How often should they be done, for how long, etc. The US's National Institute of Health (http://nccam.nih.gov/) has been funding studies in this area for the past decade; many results support the effect of Chinese medicine. India's AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturapathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy) should take a solid leadership position to establish in the international scientific community the efficacy of some holistic jewels such as yoga and meditation that have come out of India. <br /> <br /> Vikram<br />
on Nov 15, 2009Really nice article. Thanks. Is there a reason why yoga and meditation are not mentioned when talking about stress relief? Kiran
on Nov 14, 2009Thank you for this very informative article. Thanks and regards, Geetha
on Nov 9, 2009