Post by PocDoc

One football match. A 25% increase in heart attack admissions. Most will remember the World Cup match between England and Argentina on 30 June 1998 for the penalty shoot-out. ⚽ The match itself was not the reason for that increase. It was actually the predisposition of the individuals watching the match that was responsible. High blood pressure and high levels of cholesterol often remain undetected for many years. A moment of stress could be the trigger for uncovering an underlying condition. The future of healthcare is not about treating illness. It is about detecting risk before illness discovers the person. What role do you think preventative screening should play in healthcare? 🤔