Is cooler temperatures in a room easier on a heart patient

[PAVRinPGH]

My theory is that you keep a lower fluid volume in the body when you are cooler, also heat is absolutely difficult for heart patients.
My own physical experiences tell me that I retain more fluid when in a warmer environment. If I am working in warm area, I will be thirsty, if I go to a cooler area, no longer the case. Just curious.
Also I should note that it is relevant. I have seen in a hospital situation where the rooms "adjustable" air temp. is more theory than reality. The vents are small and barely effect the air temperature in the room.

 

[Bina]

I've noticed in the past that hot, humid summers would cause my fingers and feet to swell somewhat.
Cold temps constrict the blood vessels and my hands and feet feel much smaller then; rings slide off of fingers, and shoes/boots feel more loose.

 

[dick0236]

My theory is that you keep a lower fluid volume in the body when you are cooler, also heat is absolutely difficult for heart patients.......
..........If I am working in warm area, I will be thirsty, if I go to a cooler area, no longer the case. .

I can't recall any real problems with either heat or cold and would imagine that either hi or lo temperature extremes are not "good" for us. When working outside, doing manual labor or sports, in hi heat I drink a lot(water:smile2 because I sweat a lot....and by the same reasoning, in the winter I seldom sweat....unless shoveling snow:mad2: and my body retains moisture requiring less water consumption.

 

[buncle]

Living in Texas 1/2 the year is warm to hot.It bothers me more now but, I think it has more to do with age than heart condition.I am more careful about hydration than in the past.