Effective management of summer induced heart problems
With the onset of summer, heart patients are at increased risk of heart failure due to excessive dehydration and heat exhaustion
New Delhi, March 26, 2017: With the onset of summer, more and more cases of heat-induced disorders are being reported in tropical countries like India. The commonest forms of these disorders are: dehydration, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Given that excessive dehydration and exhaustion can trigger atrial fibrillation and can also precipitate stroke and heart failure in individuals with pre-existing cardiac disorders, raising mass awareness about precautionary measures is crucial.