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Earlier this year, several parts of India suffered record heat waves. Summer has started, and weather analysts predict higher-than-normal temperatures throughout the country. Extreme temperatures raise health risks for people with chronic heart diseases such as heart attacks. If you have a cardiac problem, here's how to stay cool and protect yourself when heat waves occur. Read the blog to know 5 heart healthy tips during summers.
Impact of Hot Weather on Heart Health
Hot weather forces your heart to work harder to keep your body cool and increases the risk of heart-related issues. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke can lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalances and worsen existing heart conditions. Studies show a link between rising temperatures during heat waves and an increase in cardiovascular-related deaths. As the temperature rises, the heat waves persist longer, and air pollution levels increase, so does the chance of heart attacks.
