The energy price hike could put you at an “increased risk” of a heart attack, Dr Amir warned on ITV’s Lorraine. The doctor explained the health impacts that millions of households might experience amid the soaring energy prices.
The doctor said that as a GP he looks after families that live on “that thin line” between being able to afford heating and food.
He added: “It has really devastating impacts on their health.
“If you can’t afford to heat your home, it actually causes an increased risk of developing heart attacks and strokes.
“Your blood vessels get thinner to conserve the heat, that pushes your blood pressure up and over time that has an impact on your heart attack and stroke risk.”
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Heart attack poses a “serious” medical emergency, characterised by a blocked supply of blood to your heart, the NHS explains.
As the TV doctor explained, one of the triggers for this emergency is high blood pressure.
Around a third of adults already suffer from this “silent” condition that doesn’t cause many symptoms, making it difficult to spot.
However, it can boost your risk of severe health problems if left untreated.
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