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A snowstorm in Niagara has led a cardiologist to warn that shovelling snow in cold weather can trigger heart attacks due to sudden physical strain.
A recent snowstorm in Niagara has prompted cardiologist Dr. Adnan Hameed to warn that shovelling snow poses serious heart risks, especially in cold weather.
He reports a rise in patients with chest pain linked to acute coronary syndrome days after snowfall, due to the sudden physical strain of lifting heavy, wet snow combined with cold temperatures.
This strain can spike blood pressure and heart rate, potentially triggering artery blockages.
While older adults and those with heart disease, high blood pressure, or diabetes are at higher risk, younger, sedentary individuals are also vulnerable.
Hameed advises using smaller shovels or snowblowers, pushing snow instead of lifting, pacing oneself, and taking breaks.
He emphasizes regular exercise, a heart-healthy diet, and strength training to reduce risk, noting that these precautions remain critical as winter continues in Canada.
Una tormenta de nieve en el Niágara ha llevado a un cardiólogo a advertir que despejar la nieve con pala en clima frío puede desencadenar ataques cardíacos debido a un esfuerzo físico repentino.