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How does the summer heat affect your heart health?
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Avery Travis, as published by KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News
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The summer heat can have an impact on heart health. Extreme heat is a factor that may contribute to a higher number of cardiac arrest incidents.
The American Heart Association has information on this topic, noting a possible link between extreme heat and cardiac arrest.
For more details on how the summer heat affects heart health, further information is available from the American Heart Association.