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Why heart attacks spike during the winter holidays
 Whether it’s due to cold weather, holiday stress or disrupted routines — or a combination of all three — heart attack and stroke rates surge during the last two weeks of December, warns Northwestern Medicine cardiologist Dr. Patricia Vassallo.
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Editor's Note: "For some, the season is joyous, but for others, it can be upsetting or stressful - grieving lost loved ones, managing big holiday gatherings or dealing with in-laws. We also see spikes in heart attacks and strokes on Monday mornings when stress levels rise, showing the significant impact emotional and physical stress can have on the heart," Vassallo said.
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