Can videogames trigger a heart attack?

Rigal@lemmy.world to No Stupid Questions@lemmy.world – 58 points –

Recently I've diagnosed with some heart problems and they have recommended me to avoid getting excited.

I recall that when I played Tarkov my pulse could get above 120 beats per minute in certain situaciones. I wanted to install Tarkov but I'm curious if there is a real risk.

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Yes. I'm dealing with managing high blood pressure, and my cardiologist temporarily had me stop all exercise. I specifically asked about videogames (Rainbow Six Siege gets my pulse up) and was told that this counts. Better safe than sorry until your heart problems get sorted out.

This exactly.

I don't play Fortnite any more for the same reasons.