2015年1月5日
一堆湿重的雪是不是一个开始锻炼的地方
芝加哥–；
温度低于冰点，芝加哥'；著名的雪开始积累。雪带居民可以使用冬天，提醒人们要意识到他们可能有任何心脏疾病的风险，并采取适当的预防措施，当铲雪，西北医学
注册；专家说。常见的危险因素包括高血压、肥胖、糖尿病、心脏病家族史、吸烟和不活动等Micah Eimer，MD
、联合导演西北医学’s sports cardiology program
。“It's the same kind of trouble you get into when you've never exercised before and all of a sudden you decide to start training for a marathon –； it's completely analogous,” said Eimer, who is also the medical director of西北医学’s Glenview Outpatient Center
。 “If you are not accustomed to exercise, shoveling a driveway or sidewalk covered in heavy, wet snow is not the place to start。”Eimer建议说你可能的风险因素，采取以下防范措施时，医生把你信赖的铲：- Dress appropriately。 Cold temperatures slow circulation to the body’s extremities。 Wear layered clothing, gloves and a hat to help maintain body temperature and circulation。
- Don’t procrastinate。 The longer the snow sits on the ground, the more compact it becomes。 The more compact the snow is, the more exertion it takes to move it。 Get out t在这里 at first snowfall and plan to make repeat trips。
- Take it easy。 Start slowly, take breaks as necessary and try not to do the entire job at once。
- Hydrate。 Your body needs hydration, even in frigid weather。 Drink water regularly to prevent dehydration and don’t drink alcohol before shoveling。
- Avoid heavy meals。 Digestion strains the heart, so don’t eat a meal before shoveling。 Choose a protein-rich snack instead for a quick energy source。
- Lift small amounts。 Use a small shovel and lift with your legs and buttocks instead of your back to avoid strain on the heart, back and neck。 Aim to clear four to six inches per shovel load。
- Listen to your body。 Your body knows best。 If you are feeling winded or overexerted while shoveling, go inside and rest。 Be on the lookout in particular for shortness of breath, chest, throat or arm discomfort or tightness, or lightheadedness。 Seek medical attention if those symptoms persist。
更多关于管理心脏病，参观Bluhm心血管研究所heart。nm。org
or call (312) NM-HEART。 To take an online personalized heart health and risk factor assessment, click在这里
。西北医学’s cardiology and heart surgery program, the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute,ranked 13th nationallyin the 2014-15 U。S。 News and World Report “Best Hospitals” list released in July 2014。 For the seventh consecutive year, the report ranked BCVI the top heart program in Chicago, Illinois and the Midwest。
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