New research has revealed effective ways to reduce the risk of serious heart failure – including staying positive and maintaining a healthy weight.
Drinking white wine and Champagne, eating more fruit, and keeping waistlines slim could significantly lower the risk of sudden cardiac arrest, according to a new study. Experts suggest that thousands of such cases – where the heart suddenly stops beating – could be prevented by addressing key health and lifestyle factors.
The study found that higher consumption of Champagne or white wine, increased fruit intake, a positive outlook, a healthy weight, and controlled blood pressure were all associated with a reduced risk of cardiac arrest. Additionally, people with higher levels of education seemed to be less susceptible, while poor sleep patterns and lack of exercise increased the risk.
Sudden cardiac arrest is a medical emergency that typically occurs without warning. Affected individuals collapse, lose consciousness, and may not be breathing or may breathe abnormally. Without immediate treatment, the outcome is usually fatal.
In the UK, around 30,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur annually, where emergency services attempt resuscitation. The latest study, published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology, identified 56 risk factors for sudden cardiac arrest and estimated that up to 63% of cases might be preventable.
“As expected, lifestyles account for the most burden,” the researchers stated. “Public awareness campaigns should be further encouraged to promote lifestyle interventions.”
The study analyzed data from 502,094 middle- to older-aged participants in the UK Biobank. During an average follow-up period of 13.8 years, 3,147 individuals experienced sudden cardiac arrest. The 56 risk factors identified included lifestyle choices, socioeconomic status, and environmental exposures, such as air pollution.
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