Are Meteorological Parameters a Risk Factor for Pulmonary Embolism? A Retrospective Analysis of 530 Patients

Anar C., Inal T., EROL S., Polat G., Unsal I., Ediboglu O., ...More

BALKAN MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.32, no.3, pp.279-284, 2015 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 32 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Doi Number: 10.5152/balkanmedj.2015.15686
  • Journal Name: BALKAN MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.279-284
  • Keywords: Meteorological factors, pulmonary embolism, risk factors, SEASONAL-VARIATIONS, WEATHER, CLIMATE
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: The influence of meteorological conditions on cardiovascular morbidity and mortality has been known for a long time. However, few reports have been published on the influence of meteorological parameters on the occurrence of acute pulmonary embolism (PE).