People Who Are at High Risk for Heatstroke Include

question 67

Multiple Choice

People who are at high risk for heatstroke include

• A)infants and people prone to fevers.
• B)people who have mice for pets.
• C)mountain climbers and elderly marathoners.
• D)athletes who exercise in high heat and soldiers in the desert.

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Definitions:

Cardiac Tamponade

A medical emergency where fluid accumulates in the pericardium (the sac around the heart), causing severe compression of the heart and impaired function.

Heart Surgery

A surgical procedure performed on the heart or its vessels to correct congenital defects, treat disease, or repair damage.

Heart Transplantation

A surgical procedure in which a failing or diseased heart is replaced with a healthier donor heart.

Cardiomyopathy

A disease of the heart muscle that affects its size, shape, and structure, often leading to heart failure.