Canadian Hospital Blamed for Delayed Care: Indian-Origin Man Dies After 8-Hour Wait

A widow's heartbreaking allegations have sparked outrage in Canada, where a 38-year-old Indian-origin man died after an 8-hour wait at a hospital in Alberta. Prashant Sreekumar's wife claimed that the hospital's negligence led to his untimely demise, citing a prolonged delay in treatment despite his deteriorating condition. According to his wife, Prashant complained of severe chest pain around 12:20 pm on December 22. He was taken to Gray Nuns Hospital in southeast Edmonton, where he spent 8 hours and 30 minutes in the triage area. Despite his rising blood pressure, hospital staff only prescribed Tylenol during this period. His last recorded blood pressure was a life-threatening 210 mmHg, exceeding the normal range for healthy adults. The hospital's response, his wife alleged, was dismissive of his cardiac concerns. 'They said chest pain is not an acute problem,' she quoted hospital staff. 'When he got inside, he was asked to sit down, and he collapsed. The nurse said, 'I don't feel a pulse,' she added. Prashant's father, Kumar, corroborated his son's account, saying he had complained of excruciating pain, rating it 15 out of 10. Kumar expressed shock at the hospital's inaction, stating, 'His blood pressure was through the roof.' The Ministry of External Affairs has confirmed that Prashant was an Indian-origin, Canadian national. His family is demanding accountability from the hospital administration and seeking justice. The case has raised serious concerns about the quality of healthcare in Canada and the need for timely medical attention.