Louie Shum’s death: heart disease in Hong Kong and what to do in an emergency

South China Morning Post Sunday 25 October 2026, 12:50 UTC By Edith Lin 1 min read

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The death of veteran Hong Kong stock market commentator Louie Shum Chun-ying has drawn public attention to heart disease, after a police source revealed he had a history of the condition as well as diabetes. Heart disease was one of the leading causes of death in Hong Kong, with more than 6,500 fatalities recorded in 2024, according to the Department of Health. While patients must monitor their health and seek timely medical care, a local cardiologist stressed that bystanders could also...

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