Studies have shown that the risk of heart attack during winter is twice as high as in summer. Heart attacks and events related to heart disease are often more likely to occur in the morning. Researchers have found that with the flu in the winter season, our heart gets stressed. Therefore, healthy and heart patients should take special care of their heart during the winter months. But is there any way to proactively stop this menace and prevent the coming health crisis. Global Hospital of Mumbai Parel Dr. Chandrashekhar Kulkarni, Consultant, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery spoke to Times Now and also told how to avoid this disease during the winter season. But before that let’s take a look at a report by Express.co.uk.
Why can the risk of heart attack increase by 6 times?
published by the University of Toronto and New England Journal of Medicine A research related to heart health has been made in a research published in. Canadian researchers have reported a significant association between respiratory infections, especially influenza, and heart attacks. And research in Express.Co.Uk reports that the risk of heart attack can increase six-fold within a week of contracting the flu. This is because influenza puts stress on the heart and vascular system.
In which season the cases of heart attack are seen the most?
Dr. Chandrashekhar Kulkarni explains that cases of heart attack are seen more in winter. This condition is most common in people whose arteries are already constricted. Heart attacks are most likely to occur in the morning, when the temperature is lowest.
How the flu or influenza infection increases the heart patient’s chance of having a heart attack
Any infection increases the need for the heart to pump more blood, so the damaged heart becomes more troubled. Apart from this, low oxygen levels in the body due to severe influenza can trigger irregular heartbeat. A decrease in blood pressure can lead to myocardial ischemia.
If there is a history of influenza and heart attack, what are the indications for further complications?
Attention should be paid to any fever with shortness of breath and low levels.
What measures to take to avoid flu when winter comes
Dr. Kulkarni says that a simple measure that we follow for Covid-19 is enough to prevent a heart attack.
In this season, there is a decrease in physical activity, mental pressure, bad eating habits And due to viral infection occurring in this season also increases the risk of heart attack. Those who have a weak heart, they should take care of themselves especially in this season. Doctors recommend paying special attention to your diet during this time.
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