This Bengaluru CEO collapsed with a nosebleed: What happened next is a warning to us all
Produced by: Mohsin Shaikh
ICU Shock
Bengaluru-based CEO Amit Mishra was rushed to the ICU with a systolic BP of 230—nearly double the normal. A sudden nosebleed was the red flag. Doctors call it a classic hypertensive crisis, now alarmingly common in India’s high-pressure tech world.
Crisis Mode
A hypertensive crisis means BP shoots beyond 165/105 mmHg. At 200/120 mmHg, many patients report dizziness, anxiety, and even brain bleeds—requiring immediate hospitalization.
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Silent Climb
Undetected hypertension builds quietly. Even with regular checkups, BP can spike without warning—especially under chronic stress, lack of sleep, or lifestyle imbalance.
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Stress Trap
High cortisol levels from prolonged stress increase heart rate and BP. Ironically, things we think help—like alcohol or smoking—actually worsen the pressure surge.
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Sleep Disruptor
Skipping sleep kills your body's natural BP drop at night. Poor sleep keeps your system in alert mode, damaging vessels and raising cardiovascular risk.
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Apnea Danger
Obstructive sleep apnea causes repeated nighttime oxygen drops. It’s a major but often undiagnosed driver of chronic high blood pressure.
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Bleed Alert
Not every nosebleed means high BP—but persistent ones, especially with other symptoms, could signal internal pressure building dangerously.
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Pill Dropout
Stopping BP meds suddenly or skipping doses can cause resistant hypertension. These drugs aren't optional—they’re long-term lifelines.
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Home Watch
Doctors recommend home monitoring from your 30s. Daily BP logs, especially under stress, can help spot patterns and prevent crisis moments.
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