Heart Attack Support Group
Heart attack is a serious, sudden heart condition usually characterized by varying degrees of chest pain or discomfort, weakness, sweating, nausea, vomiting, and arrhythmias, sometimes causing loss of consciousness. It occurs when the blood supply to a part of the heart is interrupted, causing death and scarring of the local heart tissue.
My 41 year old husband had a major hear attack (widowmaker) just about a year ago. He's been doing great since. But in the last month he has been experiencing shortness of breath on occasion. No other symptoms but that... He called his docs office and nurse said it is likely cause hat worse in winter since we are in Massachusetts and it's excessively cold. Has anyone else experienced worse symptoms in the cold?? I'm do worried!!!! :( is it just because of the cold or is he getting blocked again?!
Recommendations helping to avoid the negative effects of the cold weather are as follows:
He should not go out from the warmth of indoors into the outside cold quickly. It is better to stand for some time near the front door before you go out.
It is important to breathe through the nose the air gets warmer while passing through the nose and throat.
Do not forget to take the preparations prescribed by your doctor.
Those who have low blood pressure can start their day with physical exercise to stimulate blood circulation. Dark chocolate can also tone the body; carry it with you and occasionally eat several pieces.
There are also recommendations on how to cope with severe Heat:
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