Flamengo coach and Nacional player fell ill on Thursday night, 22; Both have been treated and are stable
Football coach Tite, 63, had an episode of cardiac arrhythmia caused by the altitude on the night of Thursday 22nd. Flemish was inside The PeaceIn Boliviafor a match between the Rossoneri and Bolívar, when he felt ill.
According to an official statement from Flamengo, the tests confirmed it Titus suffered from atrial fibrillation. The condition is one of several types of cardiac arrhythmias, when there is an irregular heartbeat and it causes a mismatch between the atria and ventricles.
Altitude change can trigger the problem because it can overload the Heart. In places far above sea level – the Bolivian capital is located at an altitude of about 3,500 meters above sea level – there is a reduction in atmospheric pressure and, consequently, oxygen pressure. Therefore, the heart must make a greater effort to function normally and oxygenate the blood.
“The body needs to use mechanisms to adapt to these changes, such as increasing the heart rate and releasing adrenaline. Associated with a decrease in circulating oxygen, they can overload the heart and lead to arrhythmias,” explains Marcelo Franken, a cardiologist at Albert Einstein Israelite Hospital.
In addition to the effects on the heart, altitude sickness, as it is called, can also cause cerebral edema (which causes headache, dizziness and drowsiness) or pulmonary edema, which causes shortness of breath.
In Tite’s case, assisted by the Flemish medical team, he was able to return to Brazil to follow up on the case. He is being treated only with drugs at the Copa Star hospital in Rio de Janeiro. There was no need for surgery.
Castello also points out that dehydration and stress can influence arrhythmia, since they alter the heartbeat pattern. “Anything that suddenly throws a person off cardiovascular balance can cause arrhythmia. Since the heart beats independently of our will, it suffers greatly from the effects of the environment, the brain and everything that transmits order to it,” he explains.
Izquierdo was admitted to Einstein. His condition is stable and he remains under observation.
Cardiac Arrhythmia: Causes and Risks
In general, arrhythmias are divided into those that accelerate the heartbeat (tachycardia) and those that slow the heartbeat (bradycardia). According to Franken, the causes of this problem are numerous.
Atrial fibrillation, for example, is common in older people, but can also occur at specific times, as in Tite’s case. In the acute phase, it can cause a reduction in the heart’s ability to pump blood, which can lead to dizziness, fainting, shortness of breath, and chest pain.
But if it persists chronically and uncontrolled, there are more serious risks, such as heart failure and the formation of clots in the heart that can break off and cause a stroke.
Castello explains that arrhythmias that affect the ventricles are less common, but they pose a greater risk of cardiac arrest. They are linked to existing cardiovascular problems, so a person can progress from a serious condition to something very serious, with a higher risk of death.
However, there are treatments for different arrhythmias. In some rare cases, they may resolve on their own. In others, the patient requires medications or techniques, such as the use of small shocks, to normalize the heartbeat.
Source: Terra
Ben Stock is a lifestyle journalist and author at Gossipify. He writes about topics such as health, wellness, travel, food and home decor. He provides practical advice and inspiration to improve well-being, keeps readers up to date with latest lifestyle news and trends, known for his engaging writing style, in-depth analysis and unique perspectives.
