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Argentine doctors report rise in heart attacks during FIFA World Cup matches
short by Anmol Sharma / on Sunday, 19 July, 2026
Doctors in Argentina reported increase in heart-related emergencies coinciding with FIFA World Cup matches. Buenos Aires cardiologist Alan Sigal said his team treated more heart attacks & life-threatening aortic dissections, linking them to fans' stress. Tucumán authorities said 33 heart attack patients had been treated since tournament began, with several cases occurring on Argentina match days.
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