The cold, a danger to the heart

• While they still have to get out of the house, the hat, gloves and thick clothes are indispensable. Going out in the cold, patients with cardiovascular disease may suffer one or a stroke. Moreover, when going out of the house in the cold outside it is advisable to have a scarf that covers their mouth, nose and not inhale cold air. • At the same time, it is advisable to have nitroglycerin on them, in case they are sick. Last but not least, these patients must adhere to the medication prescribed by the cardiologist and the diet to avoid the illnesses. • Another rule for this category of patients is not only to avoid getting out of the house on frost but also to observe optimal home temperature conditions.

Thus, it is advisable that the temperature in the house be between 20 and 24 degrees Celsius, otherwise the elderly are at risk of. • Also, do not eat or have tobacco, as serious complications may occur. Avoid fatty foods and continue to follow your doctor's diet. • Chronic heart patients should be vaccinated. Thus, influenza vaccination lowers the risk of infections that are quite dangerous for these patients, an inflammation of the heart muscle, and inflammation of the pericardium, are two of the risks to which the heart is exposed if it makes flu. .