A cardiologist has warned of the dangers of holiday heart syndrome

The so-called holiday heart syndrome can cause death. This was reported by therapist Nadezhda Chernyshova on Wednesday, December 18.

The specialist specified that the term "holiday heart" cardiologists proposed back in 1978.

"It refers to a situation when a person who usually does not abuse alcohol, still drinks quite a lot of alcoholic beverages in a limited time, and this can lead to a violation of heart rhythm, up to a fatal outcome," - said the expert in conversation with aif.ru.

During long holidays, arrhythmias often occur against the background of alcohol consumption, and this is a huge problem, the expert emphasized. She noted that if a person has cardiovascular diseases, they can be aggravated against the background of heavy feasts and alcohol abuse. According to statistics, there are quite a lot of myocardial infarctions during New Year holidays, the doctor noted.

"Here we must remember that with complaints that may indicate the onset of myocardial infarction or just a heart attack, heart rhythm disturbances, it is necessary to call an ambulance and if necessary to lie down in hospital," - concluded the cardiologist.

In turn, professor-cardiologist, MD, director of the Institute of Personalized Cardiology of Sechenov University Philip Kopylov told the website kp.ru on December 9 that malfunctions in the cardiovascular system caused by excessive alcohol consumption are especially common during the holidays.

The specialist specified that the risk group is primarily people with coronary artery problems, especially over 40-45 years old, RT reports.

December 10, cardiologist Andrei Lebedev noted that temperature fluctuations can provoke arrhythmia and angina attacks, as well as myocardial infarction and stroke. In addition, the probability of hypertensive crises increases, reports 360.ru.

On December 4, Denis Bobylev, a cardiologist and rheumatologist at INVITRO North-West, told Izvestia that the key to heart health is three components: sufficient physical activity, taking heart support medications prescribed by a cardiologist for indications, and a balanced diet.

Chief researcher of FGBU "NMIC Cardiology" of the Ministry of Health of Russia, chief cardiologist of the Central Federal District Sergei Provatorov noted that those suffering from cardiovascular disease should avoid cholesterol-rich foods in their diet, reports NSN.

Earlier, on November 15, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said that the number of saved patients with myocardial infarction in the capital for 10 years has more than doubled, reports the agency of city news "Moscow".