Mr. Manish Aggarwal, a 51-year-old dynamic and highly energetic Event Manager from Delhi, was known across the industry for flawlessly organizing large-scale corporate events, grand destination weddings, and high-profile exhibitions. He lived an exceptionally fit life — regular gym sessions, 5–7 km morning runs, and a disciplined routine, with no history of smoking, diabetes, hypertension, or heart disease.
On the morning of 22nd January 2026, everything changed in moments. He suddenly developed heaviness in the chest with repeated vomiting. Within half an hour, his wife rushed him to the hospital. At 11:00 AM, while still conscious in the Emergency Department, his ECG was taken.
Dr. Jogendra Singh glanced at the ECG and sprinted to the bedside — it revealed agonal rhythm with massive tombstone ST-elevation in V1–V6, confirming a massive Anterior Wall STEMI. Just as Dr. Jogendra reached him, Mr. Aggarwal collapsed in ventricular fibrillation cardiac arrest.
Without losing a second, Dr. Jogendra personally led the resuscitation — 5 full cycles of high-quality CPR with 3 biphasic 200J defibrillation shocks. After 11 minutes of relentless effort, Return of Spontaneous Circulation (ROSC) was achieved. The patient was intubated and immediately shifted to the Cath Lab.
Emergency angiography showed 100% proximal LAD occlusion (the widow-maker artery). Primary PTCA with thrombus aspiration, ballooning, and drug-eluting stent deployment restored excellent TIMI III flow. An IABP was placed for support. Post-procedure echo revealed severe LV dysfunction with LVEF of only 25% and extensive anterior wall hypokinesia.
Against all expectations, he recovered rapidly. He was successfully extubated on Day 2 and discharged on the third day in stable condition.
Just 12 days later, showing extraordinary willpower, Mr. Aggarwal successfully managed a major corporate event in Indore without any symptoms.
Now in May 2026 (nearly 4 months later), Mr. Manish Aggarwal has astonished everyone. He is back to full fitness — training in the gym 5 days a week and comfortably running 5–6 km daily. He continues to manage multiple high-profile events every month. Repeat echocardiography shows significant improvement with LVEF now 40–45% and better wall motion.
With tears in his eyes, he shared:
“Dr. Jogendra gave me a second life. You personally rushed to the emergency, delivered 5 cycles of CPR and 3 shocks, and brought me back from the brink. Every event I organize now and every single breath I take feels like a divine bonus.”
This remarkable case stands as a shining example that even at 51 years of age, with massive Anterior Wall STEMI, cardiac arrest, and LVEF of 25%, timely action, expert resuscitation, primary PCI, and unbreakable determination can create true medical miracles and restore a vibrant, successful life.
— Dr. Jogendra Singh
Senior Consultant Interventional Cardiologist
AIIMS Gold Medallist
Senior Consultant
Department of cardiology
Sant Parmanand Hospital Kashmere gate Delhi
