Recently, Vedanta Group chairman Anil Agarwal's son, Agnivesh Agarwal, died due to a cardiac arrest at 49. Cardiac arrest, otherwise known as sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), is a condition wherein the heart suddenly stops its activity due to several contributing factors. Talking to Livemint, eminent cardiologist Dr Nitish Naik stressed that cardiac arrest is potentially linked to lifestyle disorders. Also Read | Cardiologist warns: 5 hidden heart attack symptomsDifference between cardiac arrest and heart attack In simple terms, cardiac arrest is a heart condition. There are various reasons behind a cardiac arrest, such as blockages, which is called a heart attack.

Source: Mint January 13, 2026 20:22 UTC