Heat waves hit elderly hearts harder: study reveals hidden dangers

NCT ID NCT04538144

Summary

This study investigated how heat waves affect older adults' hearts compared to younger people. Researchers exposed 59 healthy participants to simulated heat wave conditions to measure heart stress and body temperature changes. The goal was to better understand why elderly people face higher risks during extreme heat events.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine

    Dallas, Texas, 75231, United States

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