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Kolkata doctors save the life of footballer who suffered a sudden heart attack on the ground
Updated On: 27 August, 2025 03:45 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondent
The man, a young sports enthusiast with an active lifestyle, collapsed with severe chest and arm pain during a late-night football match

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A 27-year-old man in Kolkata had a miraculous escape after suffering a sudden heart attack while playing football at a local turf ground.
With the help of a swift response from his friends, the doctors at Manipal Hospital, Saltlake, were able to save his life within a critical window of time.
The man, a young sports enthusiast with an active lifestyle, collapsed with severe chest and arm pain during a late-night football match. His friends acted immediately and rushed him to the hospital, where the emergency team admitted him without delay despite heavy rains and challenging conditions.
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