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Tuesday, November 10, 2009 nickie asks

Q: Should you be worried about working in extreme cold after a heart attack.

My husband had a heart a year ago, he works in northern Canada where the temperature can get below -40 celius. He is worried about working in such extreme cold, should he be worried

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11/10/09 8:51pm

Hi Nickie,

 

It's worth dicussing with his physician to determine if there is reason for concern.

 

All the best,

Lisa Nelson RD

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