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JAMMU: In view of recent climate change and upcoming winter season Head Department of cardiology GMCH Jammu Dr Sushil Sharma held a cardiac awareness cum health checkup camp at Vishwakarma Temple Mishriwala, Jammu with main focus to reduce the impact of winter season on cardiac ailments and decrease the morbidity and mortality. Interacting with the people Dr Sushil stated that Cold weather exerts a significant influence on cardiovascular health by triggering a physiological response in which blood vessels constrict, leading to increased blood pressure and forcing the heart to work harder than usual, thereby placing additional strain on the cardiovascular system.

When temperatures drop, this vasoconstriction reduces blood flow to the skin to conserve heat, but in doing so

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