Man suffers heart attack while helping his son with his homework

A Chinese father narrowly escaped death after suffering a heart attack while helping his teenage son with his homework. The man, surnamed Zhang, from Zhejiang province, became so overwhelmed with frustration during a tutoring session that he experienced chest pain and shortness of breath.

The tension between him and his son, who was preparing for his senior secondary school entrance exams, escalated to such an extent that Zhang had to be rushed to hospital. He was diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction (heart attack), a condition caused by premature coronary artery disease, which had been triggered by the stress of the situation.

Doctors at Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital performed emergency artery bypass surgery, saving Zhang's life. Reports indicate that the strained relationship between Zhang and his son worsened as the father became more involved in his son's academic preparation. They had nightly practice sessions, and during one of these sessions, Zhang’s frustration reached its peak, resulting in the heart attack.

This incident has reignited concerns about the immense academic pressure placed on Chinese students and their parents. In recent years, there has been growing alarm over the toll this pressure takes on parents' health.

With high stress levels linked to their children's education, many parents have suffered serious medical issues, including heart attacks and strokes, especially during tense homework sessions. This tragic case highlights the dangerous consequences of the extreme expectations placed on young people and the overwhelming stress that their families often endure in the pursuit of academic success.

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