A study published in this month's New England Journal of Medicine bodes a warning for Super Bowl fans this evening.Research of heart attack rates in Germany during the 2006 World Cup soccer games shows that fans with previously-known heart conditions have a fourfold risk of suffering a heart attack, and those without a history of heart conditions have doubled chances of suffering a heart attack, during a match.
"Apparently, of prime importance for triggering a stress-induced event is not the outcome of a game — a win or a loss — but rather the intense strain and excitement experienced during the viewing of a dramatic match, such as one with a penalty shootout," the study authors wrote.
Don't get too worked up during tonight's game. And keep your cell phone nearby in case you need to call 911.
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