Tips To Keep Heart Healthy: Summer has started and the temperature is gradually increasing. Heat also affects our health and it is advisable to take many precautions during this season. You must have often heard that winter season is quite challenging for the heart, but according to doctors, heat also has a bad effect on the heart. Excessive heat can increase many types of heart related problems. When the temperature goes above 35°C, there is additional stress on your cardiovascular system. To keep your body cool in summer, the heart has to work harder, due to which the heart rate increases. Apart from this, the risk of many types of problems increases in summer.

Dr. Vanita Arora, senior cardiologist at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi, told News18. That in hot weather the body tries to keep itself cool and the heart has to work harder. This increases the heart rate. For those who are already suffering from heart disease, pressure on the heart can be dangerous. Apart from this, excessive sweating in summer can cause dehydration in the body, due to which blood volume reduces and blood pressure falls. This can cause dizziness, weakness and fainting, which is risky for heart patients.

According to cardiologists, due to heat, blood vessels dilate, which can reduce blood pressure and impair the normal rhythm of the heart. This can cause complications like arrhythmia. In extreme heat, the body may struggle to control temperature, which can lead to heat exhaustion or heat stroke. These conditions can cause serious complications, including heart attack or stroke. People who already have heart disease should be careful about all these things. Excessive heat is harmful not only for the heart but for all the body parts.

Now the question is how to avoid heart problems in summer? According to Dr. Vanita, stay hydrated to keep your heart healthy in summer. To avoid dehydration, drink 8 to 10 glasses of water a day. Avoid going out during the hottest time of the day i.e. between 12 am and 5 pm. Wear light, loose-fitting and light-colored clothing to help keep your body cool. Use fan, air conditioner to maintain comfortable body temperature. Heart patients should take their medicines on time and be careful about their eating habits. Apart from this, if symptoms like dizziness, nausea or confusion appear, contact the doctor immediately.