As well as heat stroke, people should beware of sudden cardiovascular disorders caused by high temperatures, a medical expert said yesterday.
Last month, 279 people sought medical attention for heat-related illnesses, up from 238 in the same month last year, Ministry of Health and Wealth data showed.
As of Monday, 213 went to hospitals for heat injuries this month, the data showed.
Wang Chen-hsu (王晨旭), an attending physician at the intensive care unit of the cardiovascular center at Taipei’s Cathay General Hospital, said that the hospital treated a 31-year-old man, who enjoys surfing and marathons.
After running a marathon during the day, he fainted