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Kay Bernstein is dead: the president of Hertha BSC may have suffered a heart attack.
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One of the most common causes of death in Germany: sudden cardiac death.
Hertha President Kay Bernstein could also have died from it.
These symptoms warn.
Berlin – Kay Bernstein is dead. The president of Hertha BSC died completely unexpectedly at the age of 43.
The police have now announced initial findings about the cause of death: There is apparently no foul play, a spokesman told the
Berliner Zeitung
: “We are not currently assuming that it was a suicide.
Media reports about a suspected heart attack have not been confirmed. “It is being checked and investigated.
Media suspect that Bernstein may have suffered a sudden cardiac death.
This has not yet been confirmed, but there are many indications of it.
Alleged cause of death of Hertha President Kay Bernstein: What exactly is sudden cardiac death?
What exactly does the term “sudden cardiac death” mean and which signs should be interpreted as warning signs?
A variety of illnesses can lead to this.
The German Heart Foundation states that around 65,000 people die from sudden cardiac death every year.
This happens when the heart muscle pumps blood in an uncoordinated manner, causing the heart to tremble or flutter and stop moving blood throughout the body.
“Ventric fibrillation occurs and leads to circulatory collapse within a few seconds,” says the foundation.
When it comes to a heart attack, every minute counts
Prompt medical intervention is crucial in such cases.
The German Center for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK) points out that the survival rate drops by around ten percent per minute.
Until emergency services arrive, resuscitation measures such as cardiac massage and mouth-to-mouth resuscitation can save lives.
If a defibrillator is available, this should also be used.
“These devices emit electrical impulses that can return the heart to its normal rhythm,” emphasizes the research center.
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Symptoms of sudden cardiac death: Those affected may appear completely healthy hours before
But what are the symptoms of sudden heart failure, which also happened to Heino's wife Hannelore?
Those affected collapse unexpectedly and no longer react.
According to the German Heart Foundation, this often occurs without warning.
Even a few hours before, those affected may still appear completely healthy.
This is how sudden cardiac death can happen:
Severe cardiac arrhythmias
Cardiac arrest follows within minutes
Those affected lose consciousness
Breathing stops
Blood pressure drops to zero
Source: German Center for Cardiovascular Research
The actor Hans Meiser probably also died of heart failure and Elmar Wepper also died of sudden cardiac death.
The risk of sudden cardiac death increases with increasing age.
According to the German Heart Foundation, men are affected more often than women.
Warning signs of a heart attack: You should take these symptoms seriously
Professor Kääb from the LMU Klinikum München explained to the DZHK that certain symptoms can indicate impending heart failure.
“A heart attack is the cause in around 80 percent of all cases.”
Congenital heart defects, heart valve disease, high blood pressure or heart muscle diseases can also lead to heart failure.
The German Heart Foundation strongly advises that you take the following symptoms seriously:
Chest pain
shortness of breath
Heart palpitations and limited resilience
Persistent palpitations
Short periods of unconsciousness
Dizziness attacks
The German Heart Report 2022 shows that the number of fatal heart attacks fell last year.
Between 2011 and 2021, the mortality rate fell by about 34 percent for women and by about 26 percent for men.
However, there are still many deaths.
“Overall, cardiovascular diseases are still the number one cause of death in Germany,” emphasizes cardiologist Thomas Voigtländer.
Therefore, it is of great importance that people can perform chest compressions in an emergency.
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