Summer Heat Raises Heart Attack Risk Says Dr. Ernst von Schwarz

Beverly Hills CA

16 June, 2021

5:58 PM

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High temperatures could cause you to have a heart attack or stroke. The risk is even higher for those with diabetes or high cholesterol. Additionally, some people may have conditions they are not aware of that can increase their risk. A recent study reviewed over 27,000 heart attack patients. Researchers matched patients’ heart attacks with weather information on the date of their heart attack. They determined that more heat-related heart attacks occurred as temperatures rose. Excessive heat can lower blood pressure which can cause the heart to beat faster, increasing the risk for a heart attack. These are six ways to help lower your risk of heat related heart attack or stroke: • Don’t forget to take medications you are prescribed for high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or diabetes. These conditions increase the risks of heart attack and stroke. • Watch your weight. • Get regular exercise in an air-conditioned space. • Limit sweets and salt in your diet. • Lower stress by taking time for relaxation. • Consider special tests that could identify heart risks you may not know about. Visit www.drvonschwarz.com