11 Deaths at Mysuru Cardiovascular Institute Trigger Urgent Public Alarm
The Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences in Mysuru is under scrutiny after 11 patients died within a 24-hour period. Authorities cite the critical condition of incoming patients and severe staffing shortages as primary challenges for the tertiary care facility.
A sudden spike in mortality has raised significant concerns at the Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research in Mysuru. Between 8 am on Tuesday and 8 am on Wednesday, 11 patients receiving medical treatment at the facility passed away. This unusual cluster of deaths has created a sense of distress among other admitted individuals and their family members who are currently at the healthcare center.
Understanding the Situation at the Medical Facility
In response to the growing alarm, Dr. K.S. Sadananda, the Medical Superintendent of the institute, held a press conference to address the situation. He acknowledged that the recent fatalities were indeed unusual and deeply unfortunate. However, he emphasized that the patients who died were already in a critical state of health upon their arrival. He clarified that the facility functions as a tertiary institute, meaning it frequently handles individuals suffering from severe cardiovascular complications.
Dr. Sadananda noted that the institute has strict protocols for communicating the prognosis of patients to their families while ensuring the provision of the best possible care. Regarding the patients who died on Tuesday, he clarified that they were dealing with serious conditions, with some being elderly, aged 70 or older. He firmly stated that no individual who was otherwise healthy died during this period at the institute.
Addressing Operational Challenges and Capacity
To provide context on the facility's operations, the administration revealed that there were 1,245 reported deaths out of 21,500 total admissions between January and December 2025, which represents a mortality rate of approximately 5.7 percent. This rate is considered within internationally accepted standards for such institutions. While the numbers can fluctuate daily, the administration is working to maintain transparency regarding patient outcomes.
The institute is currently facing significant operational strain due to an overwhelming volume of patients. Dr. Sadananda highlighted that the outpatient department manages around 1,000 visitors daily, supported by only six or seven doctors. This high volume often forces medical staff to work well beyond their intended capacity. He stressed that to accommodate the ever-increasing number of patients, the institute is in urgent need of additional junior doctors to assist the senior consultant cardiologists.
Defending the quality of care provided, the Medical Superintendent asserted that the medical team remains vigilant, with staff ready to attend to patients within minutes of an emergency. He confirmed that senior medical staff were present during the events of Tuesday, and the institute maintains CCTV records to monitor hospital activities and ensure accountability in patient care. The administration continues to advocate for more resources to manage the heavy patient load more effectively.
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