Stephanie Rizk

Dr. Stephanie Rizk is a cardiologist and intensivist known for her expertise in heart failure, cardiac transplantation, and artificial hearts. She works at Rede D'Or, Hospital Sírio-Libanês, and is also affiliated with the Cardio-Oncology department at InCor/ICESP at the University of São Paulo (USP). In a recent article, she highlighted the serious health risks associated with extreme heat, including heat exhaustion and dehydration, warning that such conditions can lead to severe health complications.