A bimonthly publication part of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology portfolio of journals connected with ABC Cardiol publishing national and international scientific production in the field of cardiovascular sciences.
ISSN 2359-4802
eISSN 2359-5647
Juliana Ribas Escosteguy, Murilo Beskow, Cezar Roberto Van Der Sand
Juliana Ribas Escosteguy, Murilo Beskow, Cezar Roberto Van Der Sand
DOI: 10.5935/2359-4802.20190038
Background: Hypertension in Brazil affects 32.5% of the population, accounting for 50% of deaths due to cardiovascular disease. The correct measurement and interpretation of blood pressure are essential for attaining an adequate disease diagnosis and management. Objective: To verify the correlation between the seasonal temperature variation during 2016 and blood pressure variation in 902 patients of a private Cardiology Service in the city of Porto Alegre/RS. Method: A total of 902 ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) results were analyzed in […]
Keywords: Blood Pressure; Climate Change; Risk Factors; Risk Assessment; Seasons; Humidity