Occurrence of acute cardiovascular diseases under different atmospheric parameters

Abstract

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. Orv. Hetil., 2014, 155(27), 1078–1082.