Top Cardiologists Explain Why Heart Attack Risk Rises In Winter.

Top cardiologists explain why heart attack risk rises in winter.

By Avinash Prabhakar New Delhi, Nov 28, : .Several studies have shown that winter is a time when the risk of heart disease, stroke, arrhythmia, and other disorders increases.

 Top Cardiologists Explain Why Heart Attack Risk Rises In Winter.-TeluguStop.com

It is thought that the body’s physiology and temperature drop which affects the heart’s functionality are the main causes.

A study by JAMA Cardiology, a monthly peer reviewed medical journal, found that heart attacks are most likely to occur on days below freezing.

PLOS One, an open access scientific journal, found that heart attacks increased by more than 31% in the coldest months of 2015 compared to the warmest.Numerous studies have shown that stroke risk increases by 80 percent in extreme cold conditions, especially when temperatures drop below 15 degrees Celsius.

As temperatures drop, blood vessels contract and blood flow increases to keep you warm.According to cardiologists, this is why blood pressure is higher in colder seasons.

“Onset of winters may elicit mixed reactions.According to some studies, winters are associated with a 33% increase in the chance of suffering from heart attacks.

As with other arteries, the Coronary arteries can contract during winter, which can cause poor blood supply to the heart muscle.A decrease in blood supply can lead to myocardial ischemia or heart attack,” Tarun Kumar, Professor at ABVIMS and RML Hospital, said.

Dr Tarun stated that winters have a higher blood volume.In winter, there is less fluid loss from sweat than in summer.

This can lead to increased salt and fluid retention in winter, which can cause an increase in blood pressure and heart attacks.

“Due to hormonal variations during winters, there is an increase in levels of fibrinogen and clotting factors.

He said that vasoconstriction, platelet aggregability, and clotting factors can all contribute to heart attacks and increased risk of clot formation.

He said that a decrease in physical activity and increased calorie intake can cause a variety of physical changes, including weight gain and vascular problems.

This can lead to heart attack and clot formation.

He also spoke out about precautions.

He advised that cold exposure should be reduced, alcohol intake should be limited, and that closed-door heating devices should not use coal-based or faulty heating elements.He recommended that you engage in regular physical activity, and that you have regular blood sugar and blood pressure checks.

Dr Vipul Gupta is the Director Neurointervention at Artemis Agrim Institute of Neurosciences.He stated that one of the main reasons for strokes is that blood vessels constrict during cold seasons.

This causes blood pressure to rise, which in turn causes blood to have to pump harder to move around the body.

“Also there are many changes in the chemical composition of our bodies during winter, including cholesterol levels and other factors that can increase the likelihood of clotting.

The winter months can bring about changes in physical activity, which decreases over the winter months, as well as weight gain.This is probably why stroke cases increase by 11 percent during winter,” said Gupta.

According to Praveen Jha, a Cardiologist, low temperatures constrict blood vessels which in turn raises blood pressure and increases blood clotting process.

He also stated that Vitamin D deficiency is a common problem in winter, which can also lead to cardiovascular disease.

Jha stated that winter is a time when heart attacks are more common due to air pollution and inactivity.

(Avinash Prabhakar may be reached at [email protected]

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