Public Health Ministry warns soccer fans of possible heart attack



BANGKOK, 13 June 2016 (NNT) - The Ministry of Public Health has expressed concerns over possibilities that soccer fans watching games on television might risk having a heart attack.

Deputy Public Health Ministry Permanent Secretary Suwanchai Watthanayingcharoenchai said that it is likely for many people to experience some mental stress and even frustrations during Euro 2016 soccer games. That might possibly leave them at risk of having a heart attack, which happens when the heart fails to get the oxygen it needs.

There is a clear link between mental stress and heart attacks which would consequently increase the number of hospitalized patients during major soccer tournaments, he said.

He urged soccer fans to take enough rest and call for help immediately if they suffer a heart attack and not to wait until the end of the game. In case of emergency, please call Hotline 1669 available toll-free around the clock.


-- NNT 2016-06-13

Tends to happen mostly when person with a weak heart has bet enormous amounts on the game... hence more often in Thailand than in many other places.