There is no doubt in the fact that the winter season brings joy to one and all but it also ushers in several health conditions, and one of the most significant concerns is the impact it can have on heart health. The reports pouring in from Kashmir Valley have simply proved the fact that there is urgent need to take all sorts of precautions to save the heart from such vagaries of weather with temperatures plummeting below normal levels.
In this context, one army Jawan has reportedly died following a cardiac arrest during a search operation at the Faqeer Gujri Dara Harwan area on the Srinagar outskirts while a CRPF constable posted in the Matan area of Anantnag District also died of cardiac arrest. What is to be seen is the fact that if the belt forces personnel are prone to such heart conditions in winters despite the fact that they are recruited into forces after thorough medical exams, one can gauge well about the conditions of common individuals, particularly those with underlying medical conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension.
Going by the aforesaid unfortunate incidents it becomes necessary for the people having aforesaid complications and otherwise also to take extra care as the cold weather can increase the risk of heart-related issues especially silent heart attacks.
According to medical experts, in places like J&K, the lower temperatures can cause blood vessels to constrict, elevating blood pressure and placing extra strain on the heart. This can trigger silent heart attacks, which often go unnoticed until it is too late, making it especially important for individuals to stay vigilant about their health during this time.
In the aforesaid instances of deaths of two soldiers in J&K despite being relatively young and physically fit, one can say that the extreme cold weather and the physical strain of their duties contributed to their heart failure.
These incidents serve as a stark reminder that winter can be particularly hazardous for those with heart-related risk factors, and precautions, such as monitoring health, dressing warmly, and avoiding overexertion, are critical in reducing the risks of cardiac events during this season.
