Hot Weather Can Trigger Heart Attacks

Hot weather turned out not to be underestimated . This condition according to experts and could pose a threat to the health risk . Leading cardiologist , Dr. Chauncey Crandall , revealing that hot weather can kill , especially since it can lead to heart problems .
Agency recently Disease Prevention and Control United States , the CDC ( Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ) released a statement , that people be careful in doing sports activities in summer weather . Because according to the official explanation issued by the CDC , specialized training in hot weather can cause dehydration or serious disorder and stroke . This warning is primarily intended for athletes in school that often follow the championship and exercise in hot weather .
Deaths due to exercise in hot weather conditions is a tragedy , that could have been prevented . Therefore teachers and parents to recognize the symptoms associated with health problems due to extreme hot weather .
Serkat According to the American Heart Association ( AHA ) , the peak mortality in patients with heart attacks occur not only winter but also in summer . Dr. Crandall says that these findings are not too surprising , since he often saw patients with a recurrence of heart problems triggered by heat .
" When the body gets too hot, hyperthermia can occur , " he said . Hipertemia is a condition in which the body's core to overheat .
" This condition , coupled with dehydration , electrolyte imbalance resulted , and as a result , a person may experience cardiogenic shock , " he said .
At the time ternjadinya cardiogenic shock , heart suddenly becomes weak and can not pump enough blood throughout the body . " It can lead to multi - organ failure which can trigger a heart attack or sudden cardiac death , " says Dr. Crandall , who served as Program Director tTansplantasi Heart of Palm Beach Cardiovascular Clinic , Florida .
According to Crandall , a particularly vulnerable group suffered a heart attack due to the hot weather are the ones who are not accustomed to extreme heat , such as the countries in the north .
Certain age groups , said Crandall , also have a higher risk . "Parents have lost the ability to cool their body temperature . They have dried sweat glands , so that their body's ability to maintain core body temperature was not working as good as when they were younger , " he said .
Data from the Centers for Disease Control ( CDC ) , the U.S. said , excessive heat caused the death of 8,015 people between 1979 and 2003 . This calculation is higher than those who lost their lives than hurricanes , lightning , floods , and earthquakes .
According to Dr. Crandall , one of the biggest dangers of heat is dehydration . Lack of body fluids can lead to cardiac arrhythmia known as life-threatening atrial fibrillation .
Numerous studies have found that hot weather increases the risk of heart attack . Crandall warns heart patients to be careful and look for a cool place during hot weather occurs . Other hazards , further Crandall is that the extreme heat causes blood vessels to dilate . This condition can be very dangerous for those who are using common medications such as blood pressure medications .
" They can pass out . We see this happening all the time , " said Crandall .
symptom
Crandall said the hot weather can also trigger heat stroke or heatstroke . Sufferers usually have several symptoms such as , lack of sweating , the skin is hot and dry to the touch , nausea and vomiting , flushed skin , rapid breathing , rapid heart beat , headache , muscle spasms and loss of consciousness .
The first symptoms usually appear are heat cramps occur in , legs , arms and stomach . If not promptly treated , the symptoms that occur following are headache , dizziness or lightheadedness , nausea , and skin that feels cool and moist . If these symptoms are left untreated , this condition can be life-threatening .
" One of the most important things to recognize about heatstroke and other heat -related problems is that favorable conditions can actually be avoided , " says Dr. Crandall .
The following simple tips from Dr. Crandall in the face of hot weather :
• Wear loose-fitting clothing .
• Make sure you are well hydrated . Drink 1-3 glasses of water prior to the outdoors, and then continue to drink water every 20 minutes , even if you feel you're not thirsty .
• If you are taking any medications hypertension or heart , keep in mind that you will probably feel the effects of heat are sharper and should take immediate precautions . You can ask your doctor if you feel the need for adjustment .
• Wear a wide-brimmed hat .
• Avoid alcohol and caffeinated beverages , because these drinks can draw water out of the body .
• Be careful walking or exercising in the heat . Keep exercising in the shade when possible .
• Avoid the sun during the day until 3 pm , as the sun is very intense when these hours .

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