With the final of the World Cup on the horizon, heart patients have to be careful. Research by professor of family medicine Arno Hoes shows that watching an exciting football match can be dangerous for many heart patients.
German research during the 1996 World Cup showed that men had an increased risk of having a heart attack † Especially exciting moments , such as taking penalties, are the most risky.
Looking together
Although the best advice for the at-risk group is to just don't watch , there are also other options. The Limburg hospital Atrium MC previously reported that heart patients under the watchful eye of cardiologists and nurses could watch the Netherlands – Japan match. In the end, not one patient showed up, as they preferred to watch at home with friends and family.
According to Hoes, looking together isn't such a bad idea , because then you will probably be less fussing about yourself. He does recommend that you avoid cigarettes, alcohol and fatty snacks.
