Effects of extreme temperatures on cardiovascular emergency hospitalizations in a Mediterranean region: a self-controlled case series study

• Main Authors: Anna Ponjoan (Author), Jordi Blanch (Author), Lia Alves-Cabratosa (Author), Ruth Martí-Lluch (Author), Marc Comas-Cufí (Author), Dídac Parramon (Author), María del Mar Garcia-Gil (Author), Rafel Ramos (Author), Irene Petersen (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2017-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Cold spells and heatwaves increase mortality. However little is known about the effect of heatwaves or cold spells on cardiovascular morbidity. This study aims to assess the effect of cold spells and heatwaves on cardiovascular diseases in a Mediterranean region (Catalonia, South...