Beware -- extreme temperatures can lead to a stroke or a heart attack

A new study has found that extremely high or low temperatures significant increase the number of deaths caused by heart failure or stroke.

By: Editorial Team | | Updated: October 8, 2014 12:36 pm

A new study has found that extremely high or low temperatures significant increase the number of deaths caused by heart failure or stroke. Also Read - T-cells help women keep their blood pressure down in stressful situations

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A team of researchers led by Dr. Alex-andra Schneider at the Institute of Epidemiology II at the Helmholtz Zentrum Munchen have confirmed that high temperatures can affect the blood-clotting mechanism and make the blood more viscous, thereby increasing the risk of thrombosis, while decreasing temperatures have an impact on blood pressure, thus increasing risk of death in both cases. Also Read - People with hypertension more prone to COVID-19 death: Best yoga asanas to reduce your blood pressure

The study has also shown that elderly and people with pre-existing medical conditions respond particularly sensitively to heat and cold. The study examined the impact of extreme temperatures on the number of deaths caused by cardiovascular disease in both high and low temperatures, and the findings could help in identifying population subgroups who are particularly at risk and take preventive action.

The study was published in the medical journal Heart.

What is stroke?

Also known as a cerebrovascular accident, stroke is a medical emergency that arises when arteries that supply blood to the brain get affected. As a result a part of the brain doesn’t receive sufficient blood supply. Without blood and nutrient supply, the brain cells get affected and can die within a few minutes. Stroke often results in long-term dysfunction of the body part controlled by the affected brain area. There are two main types of strokes: ischemic stroke and haemorrhagic stroke. An ischemic stroke is caused due to a block (blood clot) in the blood vessel whereas a haemorrhagic stroke is caused by bleeding through a tear in the blood vessel. Damage occurred by has a huge impact on various aspects of life and well-being. A single stroke can makes a person age by 36 years. People who survive a stroke need rigorous treatment and rehabilitation methods to achieve full recovery. Strokes can be prevented with healthy diet, exercise and other lifestyle changes. Stroke can be more damaging in women and hence women can refer to these guidelines for stroke prevention in women. Read more about Stroke causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention

With inputs from ANI

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Published : July 31, 2014 3:12 pm | Updated:October 8, 2014 12:36 pm

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