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     • The findings, presented last fall at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions conference, suggest little evidence linking health dangers to such thrill-seeking behavior, even among those diagnosed with a serious heart condition, said Dr. Dan Jacoby, senior author of the study and director of the comprehensive heart failure program at Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut.
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   Could roller coasters harm your heart?

   • The fastest roller coasters exceed 100 mph. A race car driver can double that speed within seconds. Either activity can exhilarate, but could they also harm the heart? Could someone literally die from the excitement? Probably not, according to one study that surveyed thrill-seekers with serious heart conditions.

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   Can roller coasters cause heart palpitations?

   • The excitement of roller coasters can get a person’s heart pounding. A person’s body releases neurochemicals like dopamine and adrenaline, and the experience can be thrilling and delightful. Studies have found such excitement can also lead to heart palpitations and arrhythmias.

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   Can a roller coaster cause a headache?

   • In one medical case study, an 11-year-old boy felt a sudden headache when the roller coaster he was riding came to an abrupt stop. He pushed through the pain and rode several other rides that day. In the coming weeks, the headache remained and his symptoms advanced to include dizziness, nausea and vomiting.

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   Do roller coasters cause a head injury?

   • The roller coasters had an average head injury criterion measure (HIC15) of 4.1, which was six times less than what a person would experience in a TBI-inducing car crash. Similarly, the head impact factor (or HIP) was .36 on a roller coaster, compared to a 3.41 HIP from a car crash.

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   • Riders twist, fly upside down and return to the start within mere minutes. Scientists are learning more about what happens to the body during roller coaster rides. The twists and turns are harmless for most people. But for a select few, the experience can be risky.

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   Jul 19, 2024 · In general, roller coasters can cause rapid spikes in heart rate and blood pressure, which might be problematic for individuals with heart conditions2. It’s always best to consult with your healthcare provider before deciding to go on any thrill rides2.

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   Mar 4, 2019 · Probably not, according to one study that surveyed thrill-seekers with serious heart conditions. Despite all the warning notices posted on adrenaline-pumping amusement park rides, or from friends trying to discourage that skydiving trip, very little science has explored the question.

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   Apr 19, 2023 · Heart-Pounding Drops. The excitement of roller coasters can get a person’s heart pounding. A person’s body releases neurochemicals like dopamine and adrenaline, and the experience can be thrilling and delightful. Studies have found such excitement can also lead to heart palpitations and arrhythmias.

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   Mar 4, 2019 · It's for that reason a group of researchers led by two Yale scientists took on the topic. The group looked at a survey of thrill-seeking enthusiasts diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a condition characterized by the thickening of the heart walls and a common cause of cardiac arrest.

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   Nov 5, 2018 · Doctors often recommend that people with the condition don't participate in activities like roller coaster riding, jet skiing and more because stimulation to the heart might be too...