- Nigerians have been urged to shun getting overly excited during games, and emotional events to avoid cardiac related issues
The warning came ahead of the match between Super Eagles of Nigeria and thier counterpart from Cote D’Ivoire in the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON 2023) competition holding in Cote D’Ivoire.
In a statement jointly signed by National President ,Nigerian Cardiac Society, Professor Augustine Odili, Professor Chizindu Alinkor, the Secretary-General and Professor Abiodun Akintunde, the Publicity Secretary of the society.
commiserated with the families of the deceased linked with the surge of emotions associated with the Nigeria- South Africa Match AFCON 2024 competition holding in Cote D’Ivoire.
They warned that sports and other emotional events can trigger arrhythmias, heart attacks, and strokes in those with underlying heart conditions.
The society expressed concern over the several reported cases of sudden deaths among Nigerians both at home and abroad directly or indirectly .
They explained that the reported deaths of at least four individuals occurring during the Match leaves much to be desired on the cardiovascular health of Nigerians.
They called for effective blood pressure control as a major panacea for reducing the cardiovascular risk of affected people.