AIIMS Doctor Reveals 5 Winter Heart Attack Prevention Tips

• Cold weather causes blood vessels to constrict (vasoconstriction), increasing blood pressure and heart attack risk.
• Symptoms like sudden shortness of breath, chest heaviness, or increased BP despite medication should not be ignored.
• Dr. Rajiv Narang, Head of Cardiology at AIIMS, advises daily BP monitoring, especially if readings exceed 140/90 mmHg.
• Control salt intake, stay hydrated even if not thirsty, and avoid processed/cold foods to protect your heart.
• Increased vigilance is crucial for the elderly, ill, and high BP patients, emphasizing diet and habit changes over just medication.

Why It Matters: Follow AIIMS doctor's 5 golden rules to protect your heart from increased risks during winter.