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Hockey Games and the Incidence of ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction

Caroline E Gebhard1, Catherine Gebhard2, Foued Maafi3

  • 1Montreal Heart Institute, Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.

The Canadian Journal of Cardiology
|April 2, 2018
PubMed

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Watching hockey games, particularly Montreal Canadiens victories, was linked to increased heart attacks (STEMI) in men. The risk was highest for younger men, suggesting a need for behavioral interventions.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Public Health
  • Sports Medicine

Background:

  • The link between acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and ice hockey games in Canada remains unexplored.
  • Understanding potential triggers for STEMI is crucial for public health initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between National Hockey League (NHL) games and daily hospital admissions for STEMI.
  • To determine if specific game outcomes, like team victories, correlate with increased STEMI events.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective analysis was conducted on STEMI admissions at the Montreal Heart Institute from June 2010 to December 2014.
  • Data on Montreal Canadiens game dates and STEMI admissions were compared to identify correlations.

Main Results:

  • While overall STEMI admissions showed a non-significant increase after games, a significant rise was observed in men (P=0.04).
  • STEMI risk significantly increased following Montreal Canadiens victories (HR, 1.15; P=0.037), particularly in men (HR, 1.2; P=0.02).
  • Younger men (under 55) exhibited the most pronounced increased risk (HR, 1.4; P=0.009) after wins.

Conclusions:

  • Hockey games, especially wins, are associated with a higher risk of STEMI, particularly in men.
  • The findings highlight a need for targeted preventive strategies and behavioral interventions for at-risk populations, such as younger men.
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