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Heart Attack, Brain Stroke Kills 25 In Kanpur

A sudden drop in temperature in the North-India has left people of all age groups struggling with chronic health conditions. In a shocking report, coming in from Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur, at least 25 people have died due to sudden heart attacks and brain strokes due to the cold wave. According to the officials, seventeen of these died even before they could be given any medical aid. How does a cold wave affect your heart? According to doctors, extremely low temperature often leads to a sudden increase in blood pressure and blood clotting, which can cause heart attack and brain stroke. Uttar Pradesh's control room of the Cardiology Institute has also reported a sudden spike in heart cases. "723 heart patients came to the emergency and OPD earlier last week." Who Are At Risk of Heart Attacks Due To Cold Wave? Heart attack is a condition that is marked by the sudden blockage in the heart created by certain health conditions, which can stop the blood flow in the arteries....