As Heart Attack Deaths Spike During Holiday Season, Family Physician Offers Prevention Tips

As heart attack deaths spike during holiday season, family physician offers prevention tips

Heart attack deaths reach their peak during the final week of December highlighted by a representative from CHI St. Joseph Health with Christmas Day being the deadliest day of the year for cardiovascular events.The American Heart Association reports that Christmas Day sees the highest number of cardiovascular events, followed by the day after Christmas and New Year's Day, according to AHA Journals."There's so many things that go into what's goin…

A message from AdventHealth: Do heart attacks increase during the holidays?

The holiday season is a time for love, joy and fellowship with loved ones. We often indulge in our favorite holiday meals and snacks as we enjoy much-needed time off or rest from work. While the holidays are usually full of wonderful things, they can also be full of stress and even carry a greater risk for heart attacks. According to the American Heart Association, heart attacks are more likely during the holiday season, specifically the last we…

AHA says Be Aware of “Holiday Heart Attacks”

The American Heart Association is urging the public to be aware of deadly “holiday heart attacks,” as research shows more cardiac deaths occur during the last week of December than any other time of year. Factors like winter weather, stress, overindulging, and delaying treatment all play a role. Dr. Saura Fortin says ignoring symptoms is critical, urging people to seek prompt treatment. The AHA also encourages learning Hands-Only CPR, noting mos…