The risk of having a heart attack during winter months is twice as high as in the summertime. Cold weather poses danger for those with heart disease for a variety of reasons. Relevant statistics reveal that the rate of heart disease-related deaths rises sharply in the winter. There is a combination of factors that increase heart attack risk in winter Spasm of arteries: In cold weather, the body’s automatic response is to narrow the blood vessels to the skin so that heat is retained.
The problem is higher in India as we do not live in artificially regulated temperatures as in the West. Increased blood pressure: This happens due to the narrowing leading to a strain on the heart. This has the effect of a double whammy — not only does the heart have to work harder, its blood supply is also reduced. Thicker blood: In cold weather, blood platelets appear to be more active and stickier and…