Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Extreme heat may spark heart attack among firefighters

By AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION NEWS Firefighters’ exposure to extreme heat and physical exertion may trigger blood clots and impair blood vessel function — increasing risk of heart attack, according to a Scottish study. Cardiovascular events are the leading cause of death among firefighters, representing about 45 percent of on-duty fatalities annually […]

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