Enas Al-Banna wrote Thursday, December 21, 2023 04:00 AM As the temperature drops, some categories of patients suffering from Heart disease To take extra precautions and avoid seasonal diseases and infections. According to the “TheHealthSite” website report, the risk of heart attacks is particularly high during the winter, as sudden changes in temperature can lead to unexpected heart damage or worsening of symptoms, which may increase the possibility of hospitalization or even death. Heart attacks are an important cause of death worldwide.
Tips for heart patients in cold weather
Everyone should take precautions during cold weather, but people with heart disease should be especially careful. Here are some effective tips for maintaining heart health during the winter months:
-Reduce the time you spend outdoors in the cold.
-Wear several layers of warm clothes if you go out.
-Avoid excessive exercise and strenuous physical activity in the cold, because it can lead to serious heart problems.
-Be aware of temperature increases, which can occur when wearing warm clothes and exercising, then taking off clothes when sweating. This fluctuation in temperature can have negative effects on people with heart disease.
-Do not follow an unhealthy lifestyle because it can cause your blood vessels to dilate, creating a feeling of warmth while drawing heat away from your vital organs.
-Ensure adequate hydration by drinking plenty of water, because rapid dehydration in cold weather can stress the metabolic system. Choose light, easy-to-digest meals and avoid overeating sweets, salty and fatty foods.
-Get a flu shot to reduce the risk of getting the flu during the winter due to low indoor humidity and freezing temperatures. People with heart problems are particularly vulnerable to getting the flu, so they should get a flu shot.
2023-12-21 02:00:00
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