4th International Conference on Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics

How to maintain good cardiac health especially during winter?

Heart attacks can occur at any time and in any season, there is medical proof to show that the risk of heart attacks  increases in cold weather. Hypothermia in cold conditions can take additional stress on the heart, and this might cause a heart attack.

REASONS FOR CARDIAC STRESS

coldness causes constriction of  coronary arteries can  increases the severity and frequency rate of angina attacks.

In cold conditions, our body loses heat so fast. So that the more difficult for your body to maintain a healthy temperature. Blood has to be circulated and this causes a much strain on the heart.

Cold conditions can cause contraction of blood vessels .This has the double effect of reducing blood flow to the body, leading to increased metabolic stress. It also could increase blood pressure levels. Both of these leads to unnecessary stress on the heart.

Risk Factors

·         The person   feel any stress or discomfort, especially chest pain, living in a cold climate, without delay and avoid placing any stress on the heart until no danger sign of  heart attack.

               Having an existing heart condition. This means risk chances are high.

·         Age is key factor contributes to heart attacks. A old aged person finds himself  more difficult to stay warm in  such cold conditions becauseof slower metabolic response  causes  difficulty in  warmth for circulation throughout  the body. In such a case   stress level raises is placed on the heart to pump more blood.

 

Any existing severity of   illness or in the recovery stag the body is not as strong as it supposed to be.  This channels to an increased risk of infections. Some sicknesses can lead to increased load on   heart.

Prevention

•                      Stay warm.

•                      Drink maximum amount of water. Cold weather can cause dehydration, which affect the metabolic system.

•                      Have light meals, so that are easy to digest.

•                      Avoid continuous moving from indoors to outdoors. Sudden temperature changes can stress body and heart.

•                      Consult a doctor if it’s uncomfortable.

·         If person has no   history of cardiac problems but causing any pain or discomfort in the chest or upper arms, consult a physician   with in no time. It may be

·         chance for  detection of cardiac issue early before it runs into a severe heart atta

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