by Dr. Stephen Parker (Article selection and Commentary) on December 10, 2012
Seasonal variations in coronary heart disease Oxford Journals Medicine QJM: An International Journal of Medicine Volume 92, Issue 12 Pp. 689-696. Abstract Coronary heart disease exhibits a winter peak and summer trough in incidence and mortality, in countries both north and south of the equator. In England and Wales, the winter peak accounts for an [...]
by Dr. Stephen Parker (Article selection and Commentary) on December 10, 2012
[This was the best summary article on factors related to heart attacks in winter months] Heart Health in Winter Lifeline Screening The holiday season is a time that usually gladdens our hearts as we gather with friends and family. But it’s also a time when our own hearts are under additional stress. During winter, the [...]
by Dr. Stephen Parker (Article selection and Commentary) on December 10, 2012
MSNBC LiveScience staff 8/10/2010 Enjoy the heat this summer. Cold weather brings more than a chill to your bones, a new study suggests. It could also raise your risk of having a heart attack. The results show that each 1.8 degree Fahrenheit reduction in temperature on a single day is associated with around 200 additional [...]
by heartcurrents on February 14, 2010
In the United States, the risks of having a heart attack during the winter months are twice as high as in the summertime. And, a heart attack in the winter is also more likely to be fatal than a heart attack during any other time of year. Why? Lots of reasons, and they’re not all [...]