Hemodynamics During the Soccer Championship 2012

Central Hemodynamics, Arterial Stiffness, Heartrate and Endothelial Dysfunktion During the European Soccer Championship 2012

The purpose of this study is to determine in soccer fans whether and to which extend positive or negative emotions during the European soccer Championship affects Central Hemodynamics, Arterial Stiffness, Heartrate and Endothelial Dysfunktion.

Inclusion Criteria:

Best fit:

• cardiomyopathy "severe myocardial disease leading to heart failure"
• Angina, stable for at least 7 days
• Myocardial infarction during 4 weeks before inclusion, actually stable condition
• Angina, Stable, CCS II-IV

Exclusion Criteria:

• not interested in soccer championship
• age <18y
• dementia
• atrial tachycardia
• drug/alcohol abuse
• chronic kidney disease, stage 5
• pulmonary/tricuspid valve insufficiency/stenoses
• non compliant