A major new report from the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) sets out how health services need to protect vulnerable patients during heat waves. The report by a group of international experts is published in the European Heart Journal and brings together all existing research on how to prevent deaths and hospitalizations during heat waves in people with different forms of cardiovascular disease.
Guidance for Protecting Heart Disease Patients During Heat Waves Released
The European Society of Cardiology has released a report detailing measures to protect individuals with heart disease during heat waves. This guidance is based on extensive research and aims to prevent fatalities and hospitalizations among vulnerable populations. For Iran, where extreme heat events are becoming more frequent, this report highlights the need for improved healthcare responses to climate-related health risks.
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📰 What Happened
The European Society of Cardiology released a report outlining strategies to protect heart disease patients during heat waves. This guidance is based on extensive research aimed at preventing fatalities and hospitalizations in vulnerable populations.
- The report consolidates existing research on cardiovascular health during extreme heat.
- Heat waves are becoming more frequent, posing increased risks to patients with heart disease.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Heat waves can exacerbate existing health conditions, particularly cardiovascular diseases, making it essential for health systems to adapt to climate change.
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