Which factor best explains why shoveling snow may be associated with an increased risk for a cardiovascular event?     myocardial oxygen demand     cold weather     arterial oxygen content     lower-body force generatio

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  1. Which factor best explains why shoveling snow may be associated with an increased risk for a cardiovascular event?

       

    myocardial oxygen demand

       

    cold weather

       

    arterial oxygen content

       

    lower-body force generation

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Snow shoveling is usually a kind of exercise for people who are fit and healthy. It utilizes the muscles of the arms, back, and legs and increases the heart rate. A one hour shoveling can burn about 300 calories. But shoveling under low temperature could be potentially harmful to the heart because-

In the cold temperature, our blood vessels get narrow and that is why there is a decreased amount of oxygen that reaches the heart.

Shoveling or using a snowblower can also lead to a sudden increase in blood pressure as well as the heart rate that can cause clot formation and dislodge.

 

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