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

I think also that for many people it’s a sudden change of activity to a high intensity, bursty workout alongside the environmental pressure of cold and heavy clothing 🤔