Circadian and circannual rhythm of nonfatal pulmonary embolism

Because circadian and circannual rhythms have not been reported in nonfatal pulmonary embolism (PE), we examined this issue in 89 patients who sustained PE during their hospitalization for other conditions. We found that nonfatal PE follows a circadian and circannual pattern with predominant occurre...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The American journal of cardiology 2001-04, Vol.87 (7), p.922-924
Hauptverfasser:	Sharma, G.V.R.K., Frisbie, James H., Tow, Donald E., Yalla, Subbarao V., Khuri, Shukri F.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Aged Biological and medical sciences Cardiology Circadian Rhythm Female Humans Male Massachusetts - epidemiology Medical disorders Medical sciences Middle Aged Mortality Pneumology Prevalence Pulmonary Embolism - epidemiology Pulmonary Embolism - etiology Pulmonary hypertension. Acute cor pulmonale. Pulmonary embolism. Pulmonary vascular diseases Seasons
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Zusammenfassung:	Because circadian and circannual rhythms have not been reported in nonfatal pulmonary embolism (PE), we examined this issue in 89 patients who sustained PE during their hospitalization for other conditions. We found that nonfatal PE follows a circadian and circannual pattern with predominant occurrence in the morning hours and the fall-winter seasons, respectively.
ISSN:	0002-9149 1879-1913
DOI:	10.1016/S0002-9149(00)01542-3