Cardiovascular Diseases & Diagnosis

Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, University Hospital Schleswig Holstein, Kiel, Germany

Publications

• Research Article   
  Influence of Meteorological Factors on the Incidence of Acute Type A Aortic Dissections in Northern Europe
  Author(s): Simon Junghans, Peter Donndorf*, Thore Scherff, Christoph Lutter, Anja Pueschel and Justus Groß
  
  Background: Acute Type A Aortic Dissection (TAAD) is a life-threatening disease. Apart from the well- known atherosclerotic risk factor, circadian, seasonal and climate-related patterns are also factors with a significantly higher risk in winter, on the first day of the working week, and in the morning hours (between 6 a.m. and 12 p.m.). Acute TAAD can also be triggered by higher mean arterial blood pressure with corresponding blood pressure peaks, and changes in atmospheric pressure. The aim of this study is to analyze climatic parameters in the catchment area of Kiel in northern Germany which can influence the occurrence of acute TAAD. Methods: All acute TAAD repairs from January 1st, 2012 to November 24th, 2017 in the University of Hospital Schleswig-Holstein Campus (UKSH) were evaluated. Traumatic .. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2329-9517.2023.11.558

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