“A couple of decades ago, when I lived in Jaipur, Rajasthan—where the winters are harsh—I noticed how people take out their warm clothes after Diwali and put them back during Holi. Having spent most of my life in South India, this was new to me. Winter preparedness seemed woven into the culture," says Dr Deepak Krishnamurthy, Director and Lead Consultant, Cardiology, KIMS Hospital, Mahadevapura, Bengaluru.

Winters not only increase the risk of respiratory illnesses like pneumonia but also raise the risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD), including heart attacks and the worsening of pre-existing heart conditions such as heart failure and arrhythmias. Preparing for winter and taking certain extra precautions are essential to prevent these complications.

Dr Krishnamurthy explains what you ne

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