Written By: Satata Karmakar | Updated : May 22, 2024 2:57 PM IST
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In a tragic incident, a 73-year-old British man died of a heart attack after Singapore Airlines hit severe turbulence, earlier this week. "Geoffrey Kitchen, 72, suffered a suspected heart attack and died soon after, as the plane went into freefall for several minutes, throwing passengers into the ceiling and around the cabin," the sources informed the media.
They further added, "Seven passengers were severely injured, and 23 passengers and nine crew members had moderate injuries. Sixteen with less serious injuries received hospital treatment and 14 were treated at the airport."
As per reports, the flight from London bound for Singapore fell into an air pocket while the cabin crew were serving breakfast before it encountered turbulence, prompting the pilots to request an emergency landing, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport general manager Kittipong Kittikachorn.
In the article, we tell you about the trigger factors that can cause a heart attack, and what one should do when someone is experiencing one.
Growing older brings with it an enhanced likelihood of suffering a heart attack. Blame it on the unstoppable clock of ageing which initiates changes in the heart and blood vessels arteries become narrower, offer less flexibility and it becomes tougher for blood to move through them. Besides, the pumping heart muscle is weaker with the passing years and become more vulnerable to daily wear and tear.
Here are some of the causes of heart attack for men in their 70s:
Routine medical screenings alongside health check-ups are mandatory for the early spotting of lurking heart issues. Men over 70 and their health caregivers need to be in touch regularly to keep a watchful eye on their heart's welfare and tackle any problems immediately. If a heart attack does strike, quick medical treatment measures like angioplasty or bypass surgery will resuscitate the blood supply to the heart and avert any further damages.
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