While there’s been a break from the snow this week, it's sure to be back before the winter is over, and health experts have an important reminder about safe shoveling.

A Cardiologist with Guthrie Corning hospital said it can cause major health problems and in some cases even death.

In Chicago recently, there were multiple deaths related to people shoveling or cleaning off heavy snow.

He said when its cold the heart has to work even harder to keep the body warm.

He also said an artery in the heart can rupture, and depending on where or the size of the artery, it can stop the heart.

“It’s not as though everybody is at risk when they shovel,” said Cardiologist Dr. Venu Thirumurti. “But the people who don’t do anything all year and the first inkling of you know heavy snow, they go out and dig about 8-to-10 inches of snow over their driveway which could be 20, 30 feet long, those are the people that are really asking for trouble.”

Experts say you should look for signs like excessive sweating, shortness of breath and pain in the chest.