Cardiovascular Events during World Cup Soccer

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Authors

Ute Wilbert-Lampen · Klinik und Poliklinik für Hals-, Nasen-, Ohrenheilkunde

David M. Leistner

Sonja Greven · Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

Tilmann Pohl

Sebastian Sper

Christoph Völker

Denise Güthlin · Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

Andrea Plasse

Andreas Knez

Helmut Küchenhoff

Abstract

Viewing a stressful soccer match more than doubles the risk of an acute cardiovascular event. In view of this excess risk, particularly in men with known coronary heart disease, preventive measures are urgently needed.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise Cardiovascular and exercise physiology Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 358, Issue 5, pp. 475-483

DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa0707427

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