Cardiologist Rozana Rakhimova explained which people may experience a particularly strong deterioration in their health in the heat.
Cardiologist Rakhimova warned that extreme heat is negative affects the well-being of even healthy citizens, but some people are susceptible to especially dangerous disorders in the heat.
“An increase in body temperature during heat provokes an accelerated heartbeat, an increase in blood pressure, an increase in breathing rate and, as a result, the development of cardiovascular accidents,” the specialist noted in a comment to UfaTime.ru.
Rakhimova added that the consequences of these changes occurring with the cardiovascular system in the heat can be the development of a hypertensive crisis, acute myocardial infarction, and cerebrovascular accident. First of all, people with cardiovascular disorders are at risk of suffering from them.
Who can feel the most significant deterioration in health in the heat.
- Obese people;
- Heart patients and hypertensive patients;
- People with diabetes;
- People with kidney failure;
- Children;
- Elderly people;
- Pregnant women.
“During the period of peak solar activity, you need to be in a well-ventilated room, drink enough water, wear clothes made of natural fabrics, and wear hats. limit the intake of smoked, fried and salted foods,” the cardiologist shared her advice.
Earlier, the MedikForum.ru portal wrote that a person with a stroke can be mistaken for a drunk.
Important! The information is provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and do not self-medicate under any circumstances. At the first signs of illness, consult a doctor.