The discovery that climate change directly affects human health is now raising concern. A study published in the ESC Heart Failure journal of the European Society of Cardiology pointed out that the increase in global temperature due to climate change may increase the rate of heart disease deaths.
The research was conducted on 1420 people in France in connection with the extreme heat waves that hit Europe in 2019. The average age of those with a history of heart disease was 73 years. Researchers tracked their weight through a telemonitoring system and asked them to report symptoms such as fatigue, bloating and shortness of breath. The researchers observed that the weight of these patients changed significantly according to the climate in France. Some patients who were 78 kg lost up to 1.5 kg in a short period of time. Sudden weight loss is a concern for heart patients.
According to the study, there is a direct link between heat waves caused by climate change and body weight, which may be dangerous for patients with a history of heart disease. low blood pressure; This can cause life-threatening problems in heart patients, such as kidney failure, especially when standing up. Everyone usually sweats profusely due to high temperature. Researchers say this could also be problematic for heart patients.
Heart patients who are taking diuretics may lose too much fluid through their urine. Apart from this, the patient may become dehydrated due to excessive sweating during heat wave. The research report therefore recommends that heart patients should reduce the doses of diuretics during hot flashes.