Earlier, media reported citing a statement by the Swedish scientists that lowering the air temperature below zero degrees can be very dangerous for people with weak heart, in particular, become a factor in a heart attack. But Russian experts commented on the fact that characteristic of the cold season is not a “killer” core.
Swedish experts from Lund University published in the journal JAMA Cardiology their arguments on the fact that the cold causes narrowing of blood vessels, which threatens the organism with serious consequences. Swedish scientists say that, during severe cold due to constriction of the blood vessels in the heart receives less oxygen.In addition, in the winter months people are more susceptible to viral diseases that gives additional stress on the heart.
But, according to cardiologist, expert all-Russian forum “Health of the nation” Nana Pogosova, reduce the temperature to zero degrees no risks for the condition of cores no. Pogosov said in an interview to “Rossiyskaya Gazeta”: vasospasm can be “expressed at very low temperatures – below minus 15, minus 20 degrees – people suffering from coronary heart disease”.
However, added cardiologist, following a long-known health recommendations allows people with heart disease safely through the cold season. The recommendations are as follows: dress warmly, not to be out in the cold for a long time, not to engage in physical activity in the cold.
“For people who do not suffer from cardiovascular diseases, the coming of winter and the temperature is below zero is no threat to health if they are not hypothermia or to fall into some kind of extreme,” – said the expert.
Questioned contained in the press interpretation of data of foreign researchers and first Deputy Chairman of the Duma Committee on education and science, doctor of medical Sciences Gennady Onishchenko. He drew attention to the fact that people who are concerned about their health should first protect your body from stress and, in particular, not to move for a short period from cold to hot climate.
“If the people living in your climate zone, will comply with the basic rules: dress for the season, not to violate the regime of stay in the fresh air, for example, I do not think that the factors described in the article of Swedish scientists, will give some noticeable percentage increase in incidence,” said Onishchenko, commenting on the statement about the serious dangers of cold weather to health.
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