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Heavy shoveling may put some at risk for heart attack or sudden cardiac arrest. How to stay safe
Many people may face an increased risk of a heart attack after shoveling snow. Here's how to stay safe and how to identify the signs of a heart attack.
Snow shoveling tips to protect your heart
With snow projected to fall across large portions of Indiana this weekend, the American Heart Association has provided some tips to help protect shoveler's hearts.
Thinking about shoveling snow? Think about your heart health first.
If you're planning to shovel your own snow this weekend during the winter storm, the American Heart Association wants you to keep your health in mind.
Shoveling Snow Could Be a Heart Attack Risk—What You Need to Know
Snow removal increases myocardial infarction risk; caution advised, especially for those with heart conditions or sedentary lifestyles.
Avoiding heart attacks while shoveling snow
To guard against a cardiac event, Karnam says people should ask their neighbors or friends for help, take frequent breaks, stay warm, and shovel small amounts of snow at a time or use a snow blower. He says the most important precautionary step people can take, though, is being aware of cardiac signs and symptoms.
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