Climatic influences on cardiovascular diseases
Maurizio Giuseppe Abrignani, Alberto Lombardo, Annabella Braschi, Nicolò Renda, Vincenzo Abrignani
Abstract
different, complex pathophysiological pathways and exogenous and endogenous mechanisms. These data have attracted growing interest because of the recent earth's climate change, with consequent increasing ambient temperatures and climatic fluctuations. This review evaluates the evidence base for cardiac health consequences of climate conditions, and it also explores potential further implications.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineDiseaseIncidence (geometry)PopulationStroke (engine)CardiologyInternal medicineEnvironmental healthOpticsPhysicsEngineeringMechanical engineeringClimate Change and Health ImpactsAir Quality and Health ImpactsThermoregulation and physiological responses