stroke20140824WHEN the mercury soars, it’s wise to learn the signs of heatstroke and how they differ from those of stroke.

Heatstroke can happen when you’re exercising outside on a very hot day or simply by getting overheated. Certain heart medications including beta-blockers, angiotensin receptor blockers, ACE inhibitors, calcium channel blockers and diuretics, which deplete the body of sodium, can exaggerate the body’s response to heat.

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