Why are you likely to have a heart attack shoveling snow?

Question

I’ve always heard/been told to be careful while shoveling snow, that you’re more likely to have a heart attack. Why would I be more likely then as opposed to exerting myself during normal temperatures?

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Answer 1

you wouldn’t be more likely to have one shovelling snow versus normal exercise on it’s own. The cold does contribute in many ways……. but you’re shovelling snow, not exercising. People don’t realize how physically taxing it can be and since they aren’t monitoring their exertion like they would be exercising it basically just creeps up on you.