The cold weather makes the heart uncomfortable. What is the reason?

When the weather is cold, blood vessels will contract, which will lead to symptoms such as angina pectoris. Some patients will also increase the pressure on the heart due to the increase of blood pressure, resulting in symptoms such as myocardial ischemic angina pectoris. Therefore, some old people feel uncomfortable when the weather is cold.

First, the reason why the heart is uncomfortable in cold weather 1, hypertension. Some hypertensive patients, when the weather temperature suddenly drops, will lead to a sudden increase in blood pressure, which will cause headache or dizziness, but some patients will also cause chest tightness or chest pain.

2, coronary heart disease attack. Coronary heart disease mainly occurs in the elderly, and the symptom is chest pain. The painful part is probably in the sternum, so we must pay attention to keep warm when the weather changes, especially for the elderly or people with heart disease.

Second, how to protect your heart when the weather is cold. In winter, patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases should pay special attention to keeping their heads warm, because the temperature of the human body is controlled by the top of their heads. When the temperature drops suddenly, they must wear hats and scarves to keep warm, which is also protecting their hearts, because the blood vessels in their heads are particularly sensitive to cold. When encountering cold air, blood vessels will suddenly contract, causing a chain reaction, causing blood pressure fluctuations and causing heart discomfort.

2. Soak your feet before going to bed. Feet away from the heart are the softest, and the subcutaneous fat layer is thin, so the blood supply will slow down. Therefore, I often feel cold feet in winter. You can soak your feet with hot water before going to bed every day, which can speed up blood flow, promote blood circulation and reduce the burden on your heart.

3, moderate exercise. Taking part in some outdoor activities in autumn and winter is very beneficial to your health. You can choose to go for a walk in a place with fresh air or do some exercise as much as possible. Winter exercise is also good for losing weight. Some middle-aged and elderly people with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases can choose to do some aerobic exercise in the morning.

4. Eat reasonably. Patients with cardiovascular diseases must adhere to the principle of low salt and low fat, eat more whole grains and foods that are easy to digest and absorb, and eat more fruits and vegetables.