Heart-related risks increase during winter months
January 17, 2025
The combination of physical activity and cold temperatures can strain the heart, causing blood pressure to spike or, worse yet, a heart attack.
Doctors say heart-related risks are high in the wintertime because blood vessels constrict during cold temperatures. But for people with heart disease, winter can can add additional stress.
Dr. Sandeep Dube is a cardiologist at Community Health Network tells us some things to look out for.