Amdavad: The people who are suffering from Heart problems – they should take more care in winter season. People with heart problems are always remains at high risk when temperature decreased.
The health experts say that “Possibilities of heart attack always increase for the heart patients in winter and they may get infected by the covid-19 coronavirus also.”
The sudden drop in the temperature causes narrowing of peripheral vessels thus putting extra pressure on your heart. This will result in a low supply of oxygen to the heart because of the increased demand of the heart. As a result, your heart will have to make extra efforts to pump oxygen and blood. Hence, those suffering from heart failure can have symptoms that may also lead to loss of life.
With some important steps – Heart problem patients may stay fit and healthy and for that they have to stay warm during those colder days. They should wear woolen clothes, caps, and gloves or wear layers and even full socks. Keep your house well-heated.
Heart patients should avoid the exercise which pressurized the heart. People who are facing blood pressure problem – they should monitor their blood pressure on a daily basis.
Restrict alcohol and completely avoid smoking: alcohol may expand the blood vessels in the skin and make you feel warmer by taking out heat from your body’s vital organs. Similarly, smoking leads to atherosclerosis. Not only this, those who smoke can also encounter a heart attack. Smoking reduces the oxygen flow towards the heart, raises your heart rate and blood pressure.
Food consumption is also attached with the health and heart so people should eat well and Opt for fresh fruits, vegetables, seeds, nuts, legumes, and pulses. Drink a warm soup or eat hot meals.
Avoid eating food jam-packed with salt or sugar. Say NO to processed, junk, and oily foods. Cut down on saturated fats and maintain an optimum weight.