The cold weather of winter makes the body cold. This causes blood vessels to constrict. It raises blood pressure and increases the risk of heart attack and stroke. Heart Attack: Heart attacks are more common in winter. Chest pain occurs more often in winter due to narrowing of the arteries.
Generally, diseases like blood clots, obesity, and physical inactivity are seen in this season. Mainly vascular diseases such as high blood pressure, stroke, heart failure, sudden heart attack, myocardial infarction, pain in aortic etc. A clear link between winter and heart disease is still unknown.
But more heart attacks occur in winter as compared to other seasons. Research has shown that the risk of cardiovascular diseases is particularly high among the elderly. When the outside temperature is lower than body temperature, especially below 25 degrees, the surface of the body tries to warm you up.
At this time, blood vessel constriction increases. This leads to blood clotting. Doctors says that during winters when people consume high calorie food, especially during festivals and weddings, the chances of health deterioration is high. People with heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol are at higher risk. Also, those who consume a lot of alcohol and tobacco need to be careful.
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