Hot weather poses a serious threat, especially for the elderly and heart patients. While the danger of Corona continues on the one hand, and on the other hand, hot weather continues, heart patients need to be extra careful.
Extremely hot and humid weather poses a risk, especially for cardiovascular patients, patients with hypertension and heart failure. For this reason, we recommend that you avoid being outdoors when the sun is shining and consume 2-2.5 liters of water a day. We are at a time when we need to comply with the Mask + Distance rule the most. Please, as of this week, let's follow this rule very strictly for the next 3 weeks. Let's minimize the contagion of Corona. I wish everyone a healthy week.
Attention Heart Patients!
One of the most important mechanisms that keeps body temperature constant is the blood circulation of our skin. The vessels feeding the skin contract in the cold and expand in the heat, trying to reduce or increase the heat loss in the body. In this case, the heart works harder. In patients with heart failure, blood flow is directed predominantly to the skin, which may lead to decreased blood flow to vital organs.
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Be sure to check the medications you take!
Especially our patients who use diuretic drugs may have a decrease in their drug doses during this period. Because we can already lose a lot of fluid through sweating. It would be beneficial for these patients to adjust their medication doses by consulting their physicians. Additionally, during this period, extreme drops in blood pressure values and then reflexive extreme increases may occur.
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Be Careful with Fluid Consumption!
If you do not drink enough fluids in the summer, you may experience sudden drops in blood pressure and decreased blood fluidity. For this reason, the daily fluid requirement increases to 2-3 liters in the summer months. In summer, you should take care to consume 2-2.5 liters of water a day. Care should be taken when consuming soda and mineral water. Uncontrolled consumption of mineral water and soda may increase blood pressure and cause heart failure symptoms to appear or worsen.
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How Much Salt Should We Use?
With sweat Since the loss of electrolytes, especially sodium, in our body will be high, use salt in accordance with your doctor's opinion.
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Do not be outside when the sun is vertical!
Do not walk outdoors, especially when the sun is high. Go to the sea on an empty stomach in the morning and evening, do not sunbathe on the sand, swim parallel to the shore. Do not swim offshore.
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Limit Alcohol Consumption!
Be careful if you drink alcohol. Never drink alcohol outdoors under the sun, especially when the sun's rays are vertical.
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Stay Away from Acidic Drinks and Fatty Foods!
Very fatty, high-calorie foods should be avoided. You should be careful to eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables and stay away from acidic drinks.
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How to Dress?
In the summer months Choose light-coloured, comfortable and loose-fitting fabrics that do not increase sweating.
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Heart Patients Please Attention!
Be sure to have your heart checked before going on a long trip.
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