Six ways to keep your heart on beat in the summer heat

The extreme heat that comes with summer sometimes can trigger the symptoms of an irregular heartbeat. (Image source: Fotosearch.com)

The extreme heat that comes with summer sometimes can trigger the symptoms of an irregular heartbeat. (Image source: Fotosearch.com)
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June 13, 2016
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Have you ever felt your heart skip a beat? Felt a flutter in your chest, or your heart beating really fast?

These could be signs of an arrhythmia, or more simply, an irregular heartbeat. But don’t panic if you’ve occasionally had these symptoms. While they can be quite alarming, they aren’t all that uncommon. In fact, millions of people experience similar symptoms every year.

We all welcome the arrival of summer and the opportunity to spend more time outdoors, but the extreme heat that comes with the season sometimes can trigger the symptoms of an irregular heartbeat. However, there are precautions you can take to reduce the chances of that happening.

Kettering Health Network Cardiologist Shahid Baig, MD specializes in diagnosing and treating irregular heartbeats. Click here to read Dr. Baig's six ways to stay heart healthy while having fun this summer. 

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