Marcelo Franken

Marcelo Franken is a prominent cardiologist and the manager of Cardiology at the Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein in São Paulo, Brazil. He is also the director of the Sociedade de Cardiologia do Estado de São Paulo (Socesp). Recently, he was in the news discussing the health risks associated with extreme heat waves, particularly for vulnerable populations such as the elderly and those with chronic illnesses. Franken emphasizes the physiological challenges the body faces during high temperatures and the importance of preventive measures to mitigate health risks.