Your heart is ready for Snowy Weather?
As our region is hunkering down for the 2016 storm, it is important to think about how this snowstorm could affect your heart.
"colder temperatures combined with physical activity of shoveling snow is a recipe for putting your heart a great stress," says David Brill, MD, interventional cardiologist with Adventist HealthCare Washington Adventist Hospital Medical Group and Adventist. "shoveling like any vigorous activity a risk 50 times higher for heart attack for inactive people compared to people who keep in shape."
Tips for shoveling snow
If you have decided to shovel snow, Brill said keep in mind there are many ways to make the safest snow removal :.
- Take breaks during shoveling and pay attention to how your body feels during your breaks
- Treat shoveling like a workout, and avoid eating a large meal before shoveling (a small snack is ok).
- Use a small shovel to avoid raising significant amounts of snow and push the snow from the road instead of the lift.
- Dress warmly and drink lots of water.
- Know the warning signs of a heart attack and what to do if you or someone else symptoms.
symptoms of a heart attack
- Chest discomfort: pressure, pressure, fullness or pain in the center of the chest
- Upper body discomfort: discomfort in the arms, back, neck, jaw or stomach
- Breathlessness
- other signs: These may include sweating cold, nausea and dizziness
"If the symptoms do not go away with 5 to 10 minutes of rest, call 911," says Brill.
for cardiac Winter weather advice of Dr. Brill, listen to his interview on WTOP radio. Adventist heathcare Washington Adventist Hospital and Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center are accredited Chest Pain Centers recognized for excellence in the treatment of heart attack by the Society of cardiovascular patient care.
To learn if your heart is in the job, make a risk assessment for heart free online www.TrustedHeartCare.com.
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