What helps hypertensive patients survive the heat easier: cardiologist Pogosova

According to the cardiologist, professor Nana Pogosova, hot weather is a severe test of strength for people with hypertension and other pathologies of the cardiovascular system.

br>Experts told how to survive the heat

Cardiologist Nana Pogosova noted in an interview that with existing cardiac diseases, almost any climate outside the usual one can be unsafe for the body and well-being.

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“In people with reduced thermoregulation or cardiological diseases, staying in the cold can cause a spasm of the coronary vessels, and in the heat, especially in the city, they may have fluctuations in blood pressure, heart rhythm disturbances,” Professor Pogosova is quoted by aif.ru.
Speaking about what helps hypertensive patients to survive the heat more easily, the doctor advised to adhere to the following rules. li>Reduce the intensity of physical activity, activity, work on the land.

Practice moderate exercise in the fresh air in the early morning hours or in the evening.

Consult a doctor about proper exercises, loads.

Monitor blood pressure, pulse.

Do not cancel on your own, take cardiological drugs prescribed by your doctor.

Exclude from the diet fatty heavy foods, processed meats – eat more plant foods.

Avoid places where drastic cooling is possible due to running air conditioners, freezers, etc.

“For patients with severe coronary atherosclerosis, with heart rhythm disturbances, with severe hypertension, a sharp temperature contrast is undesirable,” the cardiologist emphasized.
Earlier, the MedikForum.ru portal wrote about which drinks for blood thinning were recommended by dietitian Margarita Koroleva. Nana Pogosova Health Deputy General Director for scientific work and preventive cardiology Federal State Budgetary Institution National Medical Research Center of Cardiology of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Doctor of Medical Sciences