Blood pressure

January 3, 2025 11:39 AM

Heart attacks and heart failure surge in winter, warns Dr. Tarun Sahni

With the onset of winter, cases of heart attacks and heart failure are on the rise, warns Dr. Tarun Sahni, a general physician and internal medicine specialist at Apollo Hospital in Delhi. Dr. Sahni explained that cold temperatures cause blood vessels in the extremities to contract, leading to increased blood pressure. This heightened pressure strains the heart and can also affect vulnerable areas of the brain, increasing the risk of strokes. "In winter, the blood vessels in the periphery cont...

Many factors distort blood pressure readings: report

Blood pressure readings are often distorted due to skipped steps in measurement, such as sitting posture, arm positioning, recent caffeine intake, or talking during the process. These factors can produce readings higher or lower than normal, highlighting the need for precise procedures to assess cardiovascular health accurately. "To make meaningful improvements in cardiovascular health, we need to screen and treat hypertension correctly," said Tammy Brady, a pediatric nephrologist at Johns Hopk...