Circadian and circannual rhythm of nonfatal pulmonary embolism

Authors
Sharma, GVRK Frisbie, JH Tow, DE Yalla, SV Khuri, SF
Citation
Gvrk. Sharma et al., Circadian and circannual rhythm of nonfatal pulmonary embolism, AM J CARD, 87(7), 2001, pp. 922
Citations number
14
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems","Cardiovascular & Hematology Research
Journal title
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
ISSN journal
00029149 → ACNP
Volume
87
Issue
7
Year of publication
2001
Database
ISI
SICI code
0002-9149(20010401)87:7<922:CACRON>2.0.ZU;2-3
Abstract
Because circadian and circannual rhythms have not been reported in nonfatal pulmonary embolism (PE), we examined this issue in 89 patients who sustain ed PE during their hospitalization for other conditions. We found that nonf atal PE follows a circadian and circannual pattern with predominant occurre nce in the morning hours and the fall-winter seasons, respectively.