Some people may find hot weather enjoyable and relaxing,
however, individuals at risk for heart attack should take extra
precaution to protect themselves during extreme hot
temperatures. Hot temperatures can put excess stress on your
heart, triggering a heart attack and can also lead to
potentially dangerous heat-related illness, including heat
cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. High Temperatures and
Heart Attack Prevention When your body is exposed to high
temperatures it attempts to maintain a normal body temperature
by dispersing heat, mainly in the form of sweating. Maintaining
a normal body temperature, via sweating puts added stress on
your heart because there is a decreased amount of blood. Your
heart has to work harder to pump the decreased amount of blood
through your body. If you suffer from heart disease, this added
stress may increase your risk of suffering serious cardiac
events, such as a heart attack. Additionally, in extreme hot
temperatures, your body may not be able to dissipate the he