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Matthew Perry’s apparent drowning in a hot tub at his house in Los Angeles is putting the spotlight on the safety of home spas and whirlpools. The “Friends” actor’s cause of death at 54 is still unknown pending a toxicology report and further investigation, authorities said. It could be several weeks before an official conclusion is announced. No information has been released about how long Perry was in the hot tub on the day he died or whether that contributed in any way to his death on Oct.
To avoid problems, the authors recommend soaking for less than 15 minutes and sitting on the edge of the hot tub for several minutes before walking away instead of standing up abruptly. People with heart disease should also take precautions because the hot water can be taxing on the heart, the Cleveland Clinic cautions. “A sudden rise in body temperature creates significant stress on your cardiovascular system,” Dr. Curtis Rimmerman, a cardiologist, warned on the clinic's website.
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