Summer heat is particularly dangerous for people with cardiovascular diseases because in hot weather the body loses a lot of fluids, blood viscosity increases and blood vessels are damaged.
According to studies, the incidence of myocardial infarction and stroke increases in the summer, says Dr. Yuri Konev, a cardiologist and geriatrician. How can a person protect himself in hot weather or at least reduce his risk?
According to him, - Firstly , it is not recommended to stay under the sun during the daytime from 10 am to 6 pm, because during this period the sun is at its peak activity.
- Secondly , you must pay attention to your water drinking regime.
He says: “Complications related to myocardial infarction and stroke can develop due to dehydration and a significantly increased risk of blood clotting, so it is necessary to drink plenty of water, although the heart and blood vessels of elderly people cannot tolerate a large amount of water due to the diseases they suffer from.”
Thirdly , the doses of medications that the person is taking must be adjusted, but after consulting the attending physician because each patient has his own characteristics.
Fourth , a specific sleep schedule must be followed so that the body can fully produce the adaptogenic hormone, melatonin.
It is necessary to cool the body even if there is no air conditioning in the house. It is also necessary to pay attention to the work and rest system and not to strain the body in abnormal heat.
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