Like a glass of ice water on a scorching summer day, the cold weather can make treating high blood pressure a bit tricky. A recent analysis of electronic health records revealed that systolic blood pressure, the top number, tends to rise slightly during the winter months compared to the summer. It’s like trying to swim upstream against a frosty current! The study looked at over 60,000 adults being treated for high blood pressure across different healthcare centers in the United States. But why does blood pressure seem to go up in the chilly weather? One possible reason is that when it’s cold outside, our blood vessels constrict, making it harder for blood to flow smoothly. This can put extra strain on the heart and lead to higher blood pressure readings. Understanding how weather affects blood pressure can help healthcare providers tailor treatment plans for individuals. So, if you’re bundling up in your warmest sweater and gloves, don’t forget to keep an eye on your blood pressure too!
An analysis of electronic health records for more than 60,000 adults in the United States found that systolic, or top-number, blood pressure rose slightly during the winter compared to summer months. The health records were of adults being treated for high blood pressure from 2018 to 2023 at six health care centers of varying sizes located in the southeast and midwestern United States.
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