As we know, heat causes greater problems for people with existing medical conditions. Extreme heat affects blood pressure, which drops. And one of the groups of people who need to be careful about sun exposure is those taking certain medications to lower their blood pressure.
"Construction site workers, in these extreme temperatures, become dehydrated and are prone to heatstroke. In the grip of the heat, they lose mineral salts, and from a cardiovascular standpoint, this can cause serious arrhythmias," Rebuzzi stated in an interview with Adnkronos Salute.
