Bengaluru CEO Lands in ICU After BP Surges to 230, Urges Health Over Work: 'Body Doesn’t Always Give Warnings'

A Bengaluru-based CEO has highlighted the importance of prioritising health over work after he was admitted to intensive care when his blood pressure surged to 230.

Amit Mishra, founder and CEO of Dazeinfo Media and Research, shared a detailed post on LinkedIn that went viral, warning about the "silent killers" of health.

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He described his condition as a "real shock" since he had no prior symptoms or medical history. Mishra recounted how he was working on his laptop one moment, and the next, his nose began bleeding profusely, leading to an urgent hospital visit.

Mishra explained that after being moved to the intensive care unit (ICU), doctors managed to lower his blood pressure (BP). However, the next morning, he fainted due to a sudden and drastic drop in BP. He remains under treatment and is undergoing further medical tests.

Reflecting on his ordeal, he noted some "important learnings" regarding the sudden fluctuation in his BP. For most adult men, a normal BP range is considered to be less than 120/80 mmHg (systolic/diastolic).

He wrote on LinkedIn:
"Lazy Saturday, working relaxed on Laptop, sudden start of nose bleed, becomes unstoppable, white washbasin turned red, thick cotton cloth soaked in blood, fearing of syncing in coma, lands in ICU. My horrific weekend!! By the time I rushed to Apollo Hospital, I had lost a significant amount of blood. The emergency team struggled for 20 minutes before temporarily stopping the bleeding. But then came the real shock - my blood pressure was 230. No headaches, no dizziness, no warnings, no history of BP, just an unexpected crisis. I was immediately shifted to the ICU, where doctors worked to bring my BP down. By late night, things seemed under control, but the next morning, as I tried to walk inside the ICU, I suddenly fainted. My BP had dropped drastically this time, leaving doctors puzzled. What followed were four days of all kind of tests - ECG, LFT, ECHO, cholesterol, and even a painful angiography - but surprisingly, everything came out fine..."

Mishra listed key takeaways from his experience:

1. "Your body doesn't always give clear warnings. High BP, stress, and health risks can be silent killers. Regular check-ups are a must."

2. "Work is important, but health is non-negotiable. We often ignore small signs, thinking we're fine, until we're not."

3. "Emergency preparedness matters. Knowing what to do in a crisis (and where the nearest hospital is) can save lives."

4. "Medical science still has mysteries. Even after 15+ tests, the cause of my BP spike remains unknown. But what's clear is that taking care of one's health is not an option, it's a necessity."

He expressed gratitude towards the doctors and hospital staff for their "quick action," acknowledging that he had been given a "second chance" to focus on his well-being.

"Just came back home yesterday, and I'm taking this as a second chance to prioritize what truly matters - health," he shared. "If you're reading this, let this be your reminder: Listen to your body. Don't wait for a wake-up call like mine."