6 Suprising Heart Attack Triggers (scary)
Posted on December 4, 2009 by admin
I got a lot of feedback last summer after Michael Jackson’s sudden death when I posted some surprising statistics about heart attacks and how younger adults are more at risk of dying during cardiac arrest than older adults. Now I’ve found some more surprising info on Msnbc about the most dangerous times that leave you susceptible to heart attacks. Check out the first two-
After a high-fat, high-carb meal
Studies show these foods constrict blood vessels, making blood more prone to clot. Protect yourself: If you must indulge, keep your portion sizes reasonable. A daily aspirin will also help prevent blood “stickiness.”
During vigorous exercise you’re unprepared for
Having a heart attack while shoveling snow is a classic example of this. The heart attack occurs because the victim isn’t accustomed to that kind of effort and stress hormones skyrocket, causing blood pressure and heart rate to jump. Protect yourself: Regular exercise protects your heart. But increase your intensity level gradually.