Heart care during the winter
Posted on: 24/Nov/2016 10:24:05 AM
Cold weather sees a surge in hospitalizations due to heart related ailments. Say experts, Because of cold weather, smog and pollutants settle on ground leading to chest infections & breathing problems.
In winter, blood pressure rises and coronary arteries shrink leading to lack of blood supply to the body. As sweating doesn’t occur, the extra water gets accumulated in lungs leading to failure symptoms.So here are a few tips that will help you take better care of your heart this winter.
Everyone should exercise regular. If you have a heart condition, modify your timings, so as to avoid extreme weather. Salt and water intake should be reduced as there is no loss of these in sweating. Regularly monitor BP and if detected high, it should be properly treated. Avoiding infections is another important aspect and before the onset of the season,
influenza and pneumonia vaccines should be taken so as to prevent chest infections. If symptoms of infections are observed, they should be promptly treated with proper use of antibiotics. Don’t skip your prescribed medication and follow it up even when you are feeling better. Any side effects should be reported immediately to your treating doctor.
