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My Dad had a mild heart attack several months ago. He had 3 stents put in and has been doing great all summer, he is very active. He just saw his heart doctor and he told my dad that with winter coming he is going to have to be very careful. He said that the cold blowing snow could cause him to have another heart attack. He said that he does not recommend even pushing snow with his four wheeler. What does the cold, blowing snow have to do with his stents? What if the temperature is 36 degrees, does that change things? Thank You.
Cold and exercise to push snow are associated with increased risk for a heart attack. This is due to increased need of the heart for oxygen when one is out in cold and exercising. Increase of the heart's needs for oxygen while the arteries can not provide more blood can cause the heart attack.
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How Does Cold Weather Affect A Heart Patient?
Hi, Cold and exercise to push snow are associated with increased risk for a heart attack. This is due to increased need of the heart for oxygen when one is out in cold and exercising. Increase of the heart s needs for oxygen while the arteries can not provide more blood can cause the heart attack. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Antoneta Zotaj, General & Family Physician