Check list against CVDs

Cardiovascular patterns in winters

• Increase in blood pressure.
  • Uncontrolled blood sugar.
  • Increased incidence of heart attack.
  • Increased incidence of abnormal heart rhythms such as atrial fibrillation & ventricular arrhythmias.
  • Increased incidence of acute decompensated heart failure.
  • Increased incidence of stroke.
  • Increase incidence of sudden death.

  Factors responsible for increased cardiovascular disease in winters

  • Low temperature.
  • Increased Salt consumption
  • Increased intake of fatty & carbohydrate rich diets.
  • Elevated blood cholesterol levels.
  • Decreased physical activity.
  • Increased coagulation factors.
  • Air pollution.
  • Smog.
  • Smoking.
  • Increased carbon monoxide levels.
  • Increased incidence of respiratory infections.

  Precautions one should take in cold weather

  • Keep warm.
  • Avoid fried foods.
  • Regular exercise in mid-day avoiding morning chill
  • Avoid pollution.
  • Do not smoke.
  • Avoid excessive use of heaters in closed space.
  • Vaccination in high risk patients.
  • Prompt recognition of symptoms and early treatment.
  • DO NOT DELAY SEEKING HELP AND TREATMENT