Cold water shock..a shower habit that may cause a heart attack

Heart attack is primarily understood in terms of its association with other comorbidities (having more than one condition at the same time), such as high cholesterol and high blood pressure.

A sudden stop in blood flow to the heart can lead to dangerous oxygen deprivation, even though people are still conscious and breathing.

Some studies have shown that a number of habits can trigger the symptoms of a heart attack, and one of them may occur while showering.

According to some experts, exposure to sudden surges of water may be dangerous for individuals with heart disease.

"A heart attack occurs when one of the coronary arteries of the heart is suddenly blocked or blood flow is too slow. A heart attack is also called a myocardial infarction. The usual cause of a sudden blockage in a coronary artery is the formation of a blood clot," Harvard Health says.

She stated that cold showers may have a negative effect on those with heart disease "because it may lead to a heart attack or irregular heartbeat."

The shock of cold water causes the blood vessels in the skin to constrict, which increases resistance to blood flow within the body.

As a result, the heart rate also rises, making it difficult for the heart to pump blood throughout the body.

The pressure inside the blood vessels is likely to rise as a result.

By causing blood vessels to constrict, cold water can trigger heart attacks, even in relatively young and healthy people.

The American Heart Association cites research showing that "diving in cold water during hot weather can cause heart attacks even in young, healthy individuals."

The research, which was published in the Journal of Physiology, showed that a sudden dip in cold water is harmful to the body.

The American Heart Association explains: "The body's response to a cold shock speeds up the heartbeat and causes hyperventilation, which can interfere with the diving response, causing the opposite to happen and conserve oxygen."

The result is known as involuntary conflict, which leads to abnormal heart rhythms and sometimes sudden death.

Professor Mike Tipton, who directs the University of Portsmouth's Extreme Environments Laboratory, explained that the introduction of cold water during showers should be done with caution.

Cold showers can offer health benefits when done correctly, including boosting the immune system and mental health.

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