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‘Kuwait temperatures to rise by mid-century’ KUWAIT CITY, Aug 11: The number of deaths due to heat among non-Kuwaiti workers could increase by around 15 percent towards the end of the century, reports Al-Jarida daily quoting a study conducted by Kuwait University. The environmental research carri
The results of a study pointed out that beta-blockers or antiplatelet medication users were more likely to have heart attacks during the hottest days compared to control days.
Patients on beta-blockers and antiplatelets are more vulnerable on hotter days, registry data suggest. The reason why isn’t clear.
Why taking either drug class would promote nonfatal MIs on high-temperature days, or why it may have appeared that way, isn't clear, but researchers still urge caution for patients on these drugs.
Among individuals suffering non-fatal heart attacks linked to hot weather, an outsize portion are taking beta-blockers, aspirin, and antiplatelet medications.