Why the study?
Does the occurrence of Grand Sumo tournaments increase the rate of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in the general population?
Does the occurrence of Grand Sumo tournaments increase the rate of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in the general population?
The broadcasting of Grand Sumo tournaments is associated with a significant increase in out-of-hospital cardiac arrests, particularly among older adults, highlighting the potential cardiovascular impact of watching stressful sporting events.
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Association with increased arrests during tournaments warrants viewer caution; leaves open causality and clinical relevance.
Hagihara et al. (2018) studied this question.
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