Announcement: Major sporting events tied to heart attack spikes, study shows

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Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD, MPH, PhD
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ECG monitor showing heart rate elevation during football match stress
Major international football tournaments are associated with measurable increases in acute coronary events, particularly in individuals with pre-existing cardiovascular disease. The emotional intensity of high-stakes matches triggers physiological stress responses that can precipitate heart attacks in vulnerable populations. — Photo by Jair Lázaro on Unsplash (Unsplash License)

Watching the World Cup may carry real cardiovascular risks for vulnerable populations. Research shows acute coronary events increase 2-3× during high-stakes football matches, particularly in older adults and those with pre-existing heart disease. Healthcare systems are preparing for predictable surges in cardiac emergencies during major tournaments.

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MD, MPH, PhD. Editor-in-Chief, Georgian Medical Journal (GMJ). Professor and Head, School of Public Health, David Tvildiani Medical University (DTMU), Tbilisi, Georgia. Chair, Public Health Institute of Georgia (PHIG). President, Accréditation Sans Frontières (ASF), Paris. Secretary/Treasurer, UEMS Section of Public Health. WHO Consultant, Health and Migration, Geneva. Former Member, UN Secretary-General's Independent Accountability Panel for Every Woman, Every Child, Every Adolescent (IAP-EWEC, 2016–2021). ORCID: 0000-0001-7609-4515.

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