Cold weather, big risks: How winter can impact heart health
Cold weather can have a dramatic impact on individuals with underlying heart issues.
December 11, 2024
When snow blankets the streets around the Denver metro area, it’s not just roads that become treacherous — your heart might be at risk too. The combination of cold temperatures, reduced physical activity and sudden strenuous tasks can create a “perfect recipe” for heart attacks, according to Dr. Akhil Reddy, an interventional and structural cardiologist with HCA HealthONE in Denver.
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December 11, 2024