- Want to avoid risk of sudden heart attack in winters? Here are some lifestyle changes from indoor exercises, staying hydrated to ensure a good night’s sleep suggested by Dr Zakia Khan, Senior Consultant-Interventional Cardiology, Fortis Hospital, Kalyan.
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The risk of a sudden heart attack increases in winters, as per several studies. As the mercury takes a dip, our body has to work extra hard to maintain healthy body temperature. Low temperature can activate our sympathetic nervous system and could increases secretion of Catecholamines. This can lead to constriction of the blood vessels which may increase our heart rate, blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and aggravate the blood clotting process. All these factors may eventually increase the risk of a heart attack. Dr Zakia Khan, Senior Consultant-Interventional Cardiology, Fortis Hospital, Kalyan shares tips to keep your heart health in top shape during winter season.(Pixabay)
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Avoid excess alcohol consumption and smoking. This can dramatically increase your risk of getting a heart attack in winters.(Pixabay)
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Manage your stress: Stress is an important factor for heart disease and causing heart attack. Acute stress can lead to a heart attack and chronic stress causes changes in the inner lining of the heart arteries causing inflammation which may cause the blood to clot as well as heart attack.(Pixabay)
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Engage in hobbies and physical activities: Gardening, painting, reading, listening to music can help reduce stress. Try yoga and meditation at home to work on holistic health.(Pixabay)
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Get a good night’s sleep: Ensure proper sleep at night and take regular breaks from work.(Pixabay)
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Daily exercise: Ensure daily exercise for at least 30 minutes per day. Avoid exercising outside early in the morning in cold temperatures. Opt for indoor exercises like static cycling, treadmill, yoga etc.(Pixabay)
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Avoid excessive salt and sweets in your diet: Use polyunsaturated cooking oil like Safflower oil, Mustard oil, etc. Increase the portion size of salad and fruits in your daily diet(Pixabay)
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Maintain your blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol levels: Regular monitoring is the key.(Pixabay)
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Drink sufficient water: Sweating reduces in winter, therefore, heart failure patients may experience lung congestion especially if they drink more water. Speak to your doctor on the amount of water that should be ideally taken. If you feel something irritating or unusual in your body, meet your physician(Pixabay)
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