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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Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine
Dallas, Texas, 75231, United States
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