Kyle Wessels was 47 and shoveling snow when he had a heart attack. (Photo courtesy of Kyle Wessels) ...

A heart attack while shoveling snow. Then another emergency during cardiac rehab. By Diane Daniel, American Heart Association NewsMarch 4, 2025 ...

Heavy wet snow is expected Tuesday night into Wednesday, and shoveling it can cause health issues for some.

See: Shoveling snow can put your heart at risk: Doctor shares what to watch out for The cold temperatures also increase the risk for heart attack because the arteries constrict, and this increases ...

Emergency rooms see an alarming number of heart attacks linked to snow shoveling, and the risks increase with age.

About 100 Americans each year die from shoveling snow, while hundreds more are hospitalized for related heart conditions, according to an Instagram post by Sharecare, a digital healthcare company ...

Can shoveling snow cause a heart attack? Dr. Martin notes it is true that shoveling snow has been linked to acute coronary syndrome, myocardial infarction, and sudden cardiac death.

Studies show a strong correlation between shoveling snow and experiencing a cardiac event, like a heart attack. A cardiologist shared advice everyone should follow to prevent a heart attack or sudd… ...

Strenuous activities in the cold weather can exacerbate existing cardiovascular issues, increasing heart attack risk. Dr. Ernestine Wright from Mercy Medical Center joins Jennifer Franciotti for a ...

Jan. 3—INDIANAPOLIS — With snow predicted to fall across large portions of Indiana this weekend, the American Heart Association encourages Hoosiers to protect their hearts while shoveling snow ...