Acute myocardial infarction: Circadian, weekly, and seasonal patterns of occurrence

Authors: Boari, Benedetta¹; Salmi, Raffaella²; Gallerani, Massimo²; Malagoni, Anna Maria¹; Manfredini, Fabio¹; Manfredini, Roberto¹

Source: Biological Rhythm Research, Volume 38, Number 3, June 2007 , pp. 155-167(13)

Publisher: Taylor and Francis Ltd

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Abstract:

Convincing evidence has demonstrated that cardiovascular diseases do not occur randomly throughout the day, the week, or the year but show a well defined temporal organization. This article will review circadian, weekly, and seasonal patterns of occurrence of acute myocardial infarction, along with their underlying pathophysiological triggering factors.

Keywords: Acute myocardial infarction; chronobiology; circadian rhythm; seasons; week; risk factors

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09291010600906067

Affiliations: 1: Vascular Diseases Center, University of Ferrara, Italy 2: Department of Internal Medicine, St Anna General Hospital of Ferrara, Italy

Publication date: 2007-06-01