MUMBAI, January 17: In a shocking incident, a 22-year old medical graduate from Grant Medical college and JJ Hospital died following a cardiac arrest last night. Ironically the student Santosh Shirodkar was to take his oath today before launching into his career as a doctor.Around 12.30 am on Friday, Shirodkar was walking back with a group of friends to the boys' hostel in the JJ campus after spending some time at Astitwa -- the annual week-long college festival -- when he suddenly collapsed.
He was rushed to the casualty unit by his friends. Following an emergency resuscitation attempt, he even managed to speak a few words. He was shifted to the ICCU but died at 1.15 am.
The post mortem report confirmed that death was due to an anterior valve infarct. When contacted, the dean of JJ Hospital, Dr Dayanand Dongaokar explained, "One of the major vessels supplying blood to the heart was blocked and despite immediate and efficient care, he could not be saved".
The dean added that Santosh was a bright
student, having scored a distinction in surgery. The result had come out just two days ago. "The campus is in mourning. The festival activity has naturally been suspended," the dean said.
Shirodkar was the only son of his parents who live in Sawantwadi. The body was sent to Sawantwadi this morning.
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