Tulane University: Study - As Temperatures and Humidity Rise, So Do Emergency Room Visits for Heart Conditions
August 14, 2025
August 14, 2025
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Aug. 14 (TNSjou) -- Tulane University issued the following news release:
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Study: As temperatures and humidity rise, so do emergency room visits for heart conditions
Extreme heat can be hard on your heart. As temperatures rise, the heart pumps faster to move blood toward the skin to cool the body. This added strain on the cardiovascular system can increase the risk of heart attack or stroke, especially for those with existing hea . . .
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Study: As temperatures and humidity rise, so do emergency room visits for heart conditions
Extreme heat can be hard on your heart. As temperatures rise, the heart pumps faster to move blood toward the skin to cool the body. This added strain on the cardiovascular system can increase the risk of heart attack or stroke, especially for those with existing hea . . .