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Aggravation of Myocardial Ischemia upon Particulate Matter Exposure in Atherosclerosis Animal Model
Published on: December 10, 2021
[Occurrence of acute cardiovascular diseases under different atmospheric parameters]
Nora Boussoussou1, Melinda Boussoussou1, László Entz1
1Semmelweis Egyetem, Általános Orvostudományi Kar Érsebészeti Tanszék Budapest Városmajor u. 68. 1122.
Introduction:
Research on the effects of meteorological parameters on cardiovascular diseases may allow the development of novel prevention strategies.
Aim:
The aim of the authors was to examine the correlation between meteorological parameters and the occurrence of acute cardiovascular diseases.
Method:
A retrospective analysis was performed in 343 patients diagnosed with acute cardiovascular disease and treated at the Department of Vascular Surgery, Semmelweis University in 2010.
Results:
Acute cardiovascular diseases showed a seasonal variation with the highest occurrence in winter months (p = 0.0001). The daily increase of the events (n ≥ 3) were associated with front movements days (in 62.5% of cases). A significant correlation was found between the intraday temperature difference (p<0.0001), the intraday atmospheric pressure difference (p = 0.0034), the lowest maximum daily temperature (p<0.0001) and the occurrence of acute cardiovascular diseases. During the days with front movements 64% of the patients were older than 66 years of age. Among risk factors, hypertension showed front sensitivity.
Conclusions:
Meteorological parameters are minor risk factors in the occurrence of acute cardiovascular diseases.
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