It’s autumn. The autumn wind is bleak and the temperature drops, and the autumn rain is cool. When enjoying autumn scenery and celebrating the harvest, don’t forget to prevent low temperature. Remind the middle-aged and elderly people, especially friends with cardiovascular diseases, to be alert to the possible cardiovascular damage caused by low temperature. Cardiovascular Health Should Be Protected in Cold Days A 2010 British Medical Journal study found that cold increases the risk of cardiovascular events in both cardiovascular patients and healthy people. The incidence of myocardial infarction increased by 2% for every 1 ℃ lower temperature in winter. Statistical investigation also found that the incidence of angina pectoris in winter is 30% higher than that in other seasons. Read More …