Video games could trigger heart attacks in children

[92.eth]

They just don't want to see them get that W

The Telegraph | October 11th 2022

Video games can trigger heart attacks in children with undiagnosed cardiac issues, a study has found.

Some children are born with an irregular heartbeat known as cardiac arrhythmia and may never know unless detected by a scan.

About two million people in the UK live with such a condition, and they can lead relatively normal lives. However, a flare-up can occur at any point and lead to severe consequences, such as loss of consciousness, cardiac arrest and potentially death.

These undiagnosed heart issues have previously been linked to sudden deaths of people playing sports, but now a link has also been seen for computer games.

Scientists said that the excitement, adrenaline and emotional investment can trigger the condition.

Research from the Heart Centre for Children in Sydney, Australia, looked at data from different studies and found the link.

War games most common cause of problems​

Dr Claire Lawley, the study’s lead investigator, explained: “Video games may represent a serious risk to some children with arrhythmic conditions. They might be lethal in patients with predisposing, but often previously unrecognised arrhythmic conditions.

“Children who suddenly lose consciousness while electronic gaming should be assessed by a heart specialist as this could be the first sign of a serious heart problem.”

The analysis identified 22 cases where video games triggered a loss of consciousness in children, with multi-player war games the most common game played at the time of the incident.

The researchers believed that the dormant underlying heart condition is triggered by the rush of adrenaline children get from the high-octane games they play.

At times of maximum emotional investment, such as after a win or loss, vulnerable children are particularly at risk of cardiac episodes, the researchers said.

Scientists now want any children who have a history of blacking out while gaming to get checked out for potential heart issues as it can be an early warning sign.

‘Staggering’ discovery​

Christian Turner, the study’s co-author, said: “We already know that some children have heart conditions that can put them at risk when playing competitive sports, but we were shocked to discover that some patients were having life-threatening blackouts during video gaming.”

He added: “Video gaming was something I previously thought would be an alternative ‘safe activity’. This is a really important discovery. We need to ensure everyone knows how important it is to get checked out when someone has had a blacking-out episode in these circumstances.”

Dr Jonathan Skinner, the study’s co-author, said he was “staggered” to see how widespread the issue is and that it has led to some children dying.

“All of the collaborators are keen to publicise this phenomenon so our colleagues across the globe can recognise it and protect these children and their families,” he added.

The findings are published in the journal Heart Rhythm.

Video games could trigger heart attacks in children

Young people with undiagnosed cardiac issues most at risk if they get too excited from playing games, say researchers

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[Flatus Tube]

Jump scaring those kids on Halloween could also kill them, but that would also be fun, like gaming. 😂

 

[Heisenberg69]

Imagine them almost getting a heart attack just by playing horror games

 

[92.eth]

How did we survived the 1990s with Tomb Raider idk

 

[GOTTOFORGET]

They just don't want to see them get that W

The Telegraph | October 11th 2022

Video games could trigger heart attacks in children

Young people with undiagnosed cardiac issues most at risk if they get too excited from playing games, say researchers

www.telegraph.co.uk

ITS THE VACCIN POISON SHOT THAT CAUSES FIBER CLOTS ( SELF ASSEMBLING NANO METALS) WHICH CAUSES MYOCARDITIS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Skxul]

i’ve had heard problems but idk where from and reading this has scared me… i play video games all the time and i do get a boost of adrenaline and shorty after i get pains in my chest then sort of black out and have heart palpitations i think this is the reason for that so i might quit gaming 💀

 

[DokraOwl]

Hmm, I don't remember any kids having heart attacks from playing video games before 2020, wonder what happened in the last couple years that may be causing this. 🤔

 

[MysteryTraveler]

I don't believe it. A young healthy heart will take a LOT of abuse. It's built to last 70 or more years amidst all sorts of stress, and you expect me to believe their little tickers can't survive the stress of a game?? If a kid kills over from a video game, there must be contributing factors (like vaccines) that create an underlying problem.

 

[wiggins]

Jump scaring those kids on Halloween could also kill them, but that would also be fun, like gaming. 😂

OMG.

For fucks sake let's not get these little kids out of the bedroom and into the out doors where they can run and not stop 'till their fucking heart stops.

And what percentage are we talking here? Is it higher than actual gender dysphoria?

How about a head line 'affirmative care may cause gender dysphoric youth to end up with no genitals, micro penis, double masectomy, osteoporosis, delayed brain development, increased suicide risk (once they have the surgery and find life isn't a street made of pure gold) etc.

 

[SPHINCTERPUNCH]

Jump scaring those kids on Halloween could also kill them, but that would also be fun, like gaming. 😂

How Fkn Stupid is this Shit! If the condition is present in a Child;There's a 1000 precursors that R a Danger to that Child! VIDEO GAMES...WTF???
😡...SP

 

[TheShape]

Puppet combo’s horror games can give anybody a heart attack with their deafening sound effects

 

[Grand Mal Caesar]

Kids are such pussies these days.

 

[Bill Murray]

Good, weed out the weak

 

[Aphotic]

Blah. If you have health problems you can get a heart attack anywhere. The trigger is simply "high adrenaline activities". Kid could be running around and have a heart attack. Lol Peeps just love to blame those damn video games.

 

[Ravishing Rick Rude]

They just don't want to see them get that W

The Telegraph | October 11th 2022

Video games could trigger heart attacks in children

Young people with undiagnosed cardiac issues most at risk if they get too excited from playing games, say researchers

www.telegraph.co.uk

Good , children are fucking annoying , if video games won't give them heart attacks I will....

SIX , SIXTEEN OR SIXTY SIX , I DONT GIVE A FUCK THAT W IS MINEEEEEE!!!!!! 💪💪💪💪

 

[Milfhunter]

Yeah super Mario would do that

 

[SuperNigger]

what a bunch of faaags

 

[hotaruky]

Reminds me of the old epilepsy incident based off of one fringe case, which resulted in those weird warnings being plastered everywhere.

 

[Gurgled_Sliced_Throat]

I'd say they have a better chance of having a heart attack from over consumption of energy drinks,before going into cardio arrest,from a fucking video game. Plus,most likely to have a seizure first from a game. Funny a lot of college kids are developing health problems,because they think drinking more energy drinks gives them that boost,when in reality it's damaging the heart over caffeinated. After all,caffeine is a drug,and there is ridiculous amounts in those drinks. LOL i thought "Surge" back in the day was over caffeinated lol.

 

[Ravishing Rick Rude]

i’ve had heard problems but idk where from and reading this has scared me… i play video games all the time and i do get a boost of adrenaline and shorty after i get pains in my chest then sort of black out and have heart palpitations i think this is the reason for that so i might quit gaming 💀

Try getting some fresh air

I'd say they have a better chance of having a heart attack from over consumption of energy drinks,before going into cardio arrest,from a fucking video game. Plus,most likely to have a seizure first from a game. Funny a lot of college kids are developing health problems,because they think drinking more energy drinks gives them that boost,when in reality it's damaging the heart over caffeinated. After all,caffeine is a drug,and there is ridiculous amounts in those drinks. LOL i thought "Surge" back in the day was over caffeinated lol.

I can't even drink that shit , let alone seeing some of the guys my age slug 3 or 4 of them back like apple juice , now gimme a ice cold beer and it's game over for these chumps 💪💪😘