Doctors warn hunters about increased risk of heart attacks

Doctors warn hunters about increased risk of heart attacks

Colder weather is here and many hunters are ready to spend their days out in the woods. But doctors are warning about the dangers of heart attacks if hunters aren’t physically prepared for the season. “[Patients come in complaining of] chest pains and shortness of breath and unexpected fatigue, we see this pretty frequently," said Dr. J. Andre Garabedian, a non-invasive cardiologist at UPMC Heart & Vascular Institute. Medical experts say for many, the long days of walking up and down hills and mountains can be a shock to the system if hunters are coming off a less active summer. Read the full article here: https://www.fox43.com/article/news/he... WPMT-FOX43's YouTube channel is a hub for the best of FOX43 News and its investigative reports, top headlines, and digital exclusive content:    / fox43   SUBSCRIBE:    / fox43