On the occasion of the health risks caused by high temperatures
FOCUS News Agency speaks with cardiologist in the specialized
hospital for active treatment of cardiovascular diseases St.
Ekatherina Dr. Diana Trendafilova. FOCUS: Dr. Trendafilova, what
are the most vulnerable groups of people who are threatened by
the heat? Dr. Diana Trendafilova: The riskiest group include
patients with proven cardiovascular diseases. These are patients
who have proven coronary artery disease, peritoneal attack,
stroke or any other brain pathology. These are the highest risk
group of patients. The next subgroup of patients who still
belong in the group with cardiovascular disease are those who
have not suffered heart attacks and stroke, but they have
hypertension. Another risk group includes diabetics and other
patients who have disease outside cardiology. FOCUS: Is the
number of patients with complaints increased, due to the high
temperatures in recent weeks? Dr. Diana Trendafilova: Generally
during the heats there is a slig