The potentially deadly trend involves a person pressing hard on someone else's carotid artery in their neck until he/she becomes drowsy and gradually passes out. The trend is life-threatening because blood vessels are very soft, even the carotid arteries, which bring blood to the brain. By participating in the trend, young people are playing with their own health and life. Even when playing, accidentally hitting the carotid artery in the neck can be very dangerous and can cause sudden cardiac arrest. Medical experts state unequivocally that 'pen-catching' is a dangerous practice that needs to be prevented from spreading on social networks.
