https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/tags/circulatory/Recent content in circulatory on Gloucestershire DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usThu, 25 Jun 2026 10:13:56 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/cardiologist-highlights-five-heart-symptoms-you-must-never-ignore-during-heatwaves/Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:13:56 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/cardiologist-highlights-five-heart-symptoms-you-must-never-ignore-during-heatwaves/Heatwaves are often dismissed as mere discomfort, but a leading cardiologist warns that extreme temperatures can place serious strain on the heart and circulatory system—especially for those with pre-existing cardiovascular conditions. As much of the UK faces rising temperatures, experts emphasize that the heart must work much harder to cool the body, increasing health risks. Dr Francesco Lo Monaco, founder of The National Heart Clinic, explains, “The heart typically pumps around five litres of blood per minute.