Dec 1, 2021 · Experts caution that you have a heightened risk of having a heart attack after shoveling heavy amounts of snow. Does shoveling snow cause heart attacks? Cardiologist Luke Laffin, MD, says many people underestimate just how strenuous snow shoveling can actually be.

Dec 15, 2022 · The study found that, compared to no snowfall, a heavy snow – about 7-8 inches – was associated with 16% higher odds of men being admitted to the hospital with a heart attack, and a 34% increase in the chance of men dying from a heart attack.

May 26, 2023 · The strain of shoveling snow can place significant demands on the heart, increasing the risks of cardiac events, such as heart attacks and sudden cardiac arrest (SCA).

Dec 6, 2017 · The link between snowfall and heart attack is appealing for several reasons. Shoveling snow (or perhaps other means of snow removal, including pushing a heavy snow blower) can raise your heart rate and blood pressure more quickly and more dramatically than many other types of exercise.

22 hours ago · Shoveling Snow Increases These Heart Risks Those dangers can affect your heart health in various ways, cardiologists say. A few examples include high blood pressure, shortness of breath and heart ...

Feb 28, 2020 · Snow shoveling is a known trigger for heart attacks. Emergency departments in the snow-belt gear up for extra cases when enough of the white stuff has fallen to force folks out of their homes armed with shovels or snow blowers.

Jan 2, 2025 · While you should still proceed with caution and be mindful of how your body is feeling, research shows that using a snow blower doesn’t raise your heart rate quite as high as shoveling. The American Heart Association urges everyone to learn the common signs of a heart attack and stroke. If you experience chest pain or pressure ...

Apr 23, 2024 · Shoveling heavy snow in the winter can increase your risk for heart attack. Learn why and how to reduce your risk.

Dec 1, 2024 · Snow shoveling can be risky for people with heart disease because (1) the activity requires a lot of physical effort, and (2) cold temperatures constrict arteries. Both factors can raise the risk of a heart attack in people with narrowed heart arteries.

Jan 11, 2024 · According to the American Heart Association, celebrating its Centennial birthday as the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, research shows that the exertion of shoveling snow may lead to an increased risk of a heart attack or sudden cardiac arrest.