Ever since my triple heart bypass I have (apparently) been affected by cold - and cold down towards and over "0" is so concerning for me. I get tight chested and a real ache in my chest. If I wear a scarf over my face the symptoms are not quite so bad and my wife says she is so grateful, suggesting I wear the scarf all the time (git)
Does anyone else experience this? Is it part and parcel of open heart surgery? Any suggestions would be gratefully received.
Seamus
I haven’t had heart surgery but I do have a pacemaker , Tuesday walking to work I suddenly had very sharp chest pains that stopped me in my tracks , they thankfully settled after a few minutes and I carried on to work . Very scary and if the pain had continued I would have probably called 999. Hopefully someone who has been through the same surgery as yourself will offer advice to you . Take care x
it’s normal to find that your heart has to work harder to keep you warm. I’ve just read NHS guidance for older people keeping well over winter, just brows their website. Also the BHF has information about this. Other posters might give you more specific guidance on where to find the right information.
bhf.org.uk/informationsuppo...
Thank you PadThaiNoodles, that's been really helpful and I've saved the Resistance Band Exercises to my Desktop to keep dipping into to keep warm.
Cold weather 
Cold/Flu
Can cold weather increase your heart rate? 
Cold Weather 
I’m always cold
