Indian-Origin Man Dies After 8-Hour Emergency Room Wait in Canada
A 44-year-old Indian-origin man, Prashant Sreekumar, tragically died after waiting over eight hours in a Canadian emergency room.
He was rushed to Grey Nuns Community Hospital in Edmonton on December 22, 2025, complaining of severe chest pain at work.
Family Speaks About Ordeal
Prashant’s wife, Niharika Sreekumar, recounted the harrowing experience in a viral video.
She said her husband waited in the emergency room from 12:20 pm to 8:50 pm, suffering sharp chest pain throughout.
Hospital staff, she claimed, did not treat his condition as urgent.
Severe Symptoms Ignored
Prashant reportedly told staff his pain was a “15 out of 10.”
Doctors performed an ECG, but told the family it showed no serious problem.
He was only given Tylenol and asked to wait. During this time, his blood pressure rose dangerously.
Collapse and Death
After eight hours, Prashant was finally called into the treatment area.
He collapsed after standing briefly and could not be revived despite resuscitation attempts. Officials cited cardiac arrest as the cause of death.
Hospital Response
The hospital, run by Covenant Health, said it cannot disclose patient care details due to privacy regulations.
The case is now under review by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
Family Left Grieving
Prashant leaves behind his wife and three children, aged three, 10, and 14.
His family urges authorities to investigate the hospital procedures and improve emergency care protocols.
