Influence of Asian dust storms on daily acute myocardial infarction hospital admissions

2015 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 118-128 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joshua Chen-Yuan Teng ◽  
Yun-Shan Chan ◽  
Yu-I Peng ◽  
Tsai-Ching Liu
Keyword(s):  
Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Acute Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Hospital Admissions ◽  
Asian Dust ◽  
Dust Storms ◽  
Asian Dust Storms

scholarly journals Daylight saving time does not seem to be associated with number of percutaneous coronary interventions for acute myocardial infarction in the Netherlands

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Derks ◽  
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S. Houterman ◽  
G. S. C. Geuzebroek ◽  
P. van der Harst ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Acute Myocardial Infarction ◽  
The Netherlands ◽  
Incidence Rate ◽  
Hospital Admissions ◽  
Control Period ◽  
Daylight Saving Time ◽  
Daylight Saving ◽  
Percutaneous Coronary ◽  
Acute Mi

Abstract Background In multiple studies, the potential relationship between daylight saving time (DST) and the occurrence of acute myocardial infarction (MI) has been investigated, with mixed results. Using the Dutch Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) registry facilitated by the Netherlands Heart Registration, we investigated whether the transitions to and from DST interact with the incidence rate of PCI for acute MI. Methods We assessed changes in hospital admissions for patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) or non-STEMI (NSTEMI) undergoing PCI between 1 January 2015 and 31 December 2018. We compared the incidence rate of PCI procedures during the first 3 or 7 days after the transition with that during a control period (2 weeks before transition plus second week after transition). Incidence rate ratio (IRR) was calculated using Poisson regression. Potential gender differences were also investigated. Results A total of 80,970 PCI procedures for STEMI or NSTEMI were performed. No difference in incidence rate a week after the transition to DST in spring was observed for STEMI (IRR 0.95, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.87–1.03) or NSTEMI (IRR 1.04, 95% CI 0.96–1.12). After the transition from DST in autumn, the IRR was also comparable with the control period (STEMI: 1.03, 95% CI 0.95–1.12, and NSTEMI: 0.98, 95% CI 0.91–1.06). Observing the first 3 days after each transition yielded similar results. Gender-specific results were comparable. Conclusion Based on data from a large, nationwide registry, there was no correlation between the transition to or from DST and a change in the incidence rate of PCI for acute MI.

Effects of Asian Dust Storms on Synechococcus Populations in the Subtropical Kuroshio Current

2010 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 751-763 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chih-Ching Chung ◽  
Jeng Chang ◽  
Gwo-Ching Gong ◽  
Shih-Chieh Hsu ◽  
Kuo-Ping Chiang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Kuroshio Current ◽  
Asian Dust ◽  
Dust Storms ◽  
Asian Dust Storms

Abstract P84: The Impact of a Potential Nationwide Comprehensive Smoking Ban on Acute Myocardial Infarction Hospitalizations

2011 ◽  
Vol 4 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mouaz H Al-Mallah ◽  
Owais Khawaja ◽  
Fadi Alqaisi ◽  
David Nerenz ◽  
W Douglas Weaver
Keyword(s):  
Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Acute Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Hospital Admissions ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Cost Savings ◽  
Smoking Ban ◽  
Disease States ◽  
Established Risk Factor ◽  
Department Of Health ◽  
The Impact

Introduction: Smoking is a well established risk factor for acute myocardial infarction (AMI). The potential impact of a nationwide comprehensive smoking ban (CSB) legislation on the incidence of AMI hospital admissions is not known. The aim of this analysis is to determine the impact of a nationwide CSB legislation on the incidence of AMI hospitalizations. Methods: We contacted the department of health at states with no CSB law for information on the total number of AMI discharges (ICD-9-CM 410), length of stay and charges in dollars for 2007. Expected decrease in the number of AMI in the year following a potential implementation of a nationwide CSB was calculated by multiplying the current number of AMI by the pooled relative risk reduction (RRR) obtained from a recent published meta analysis (RR 0.89). Results: In 2007, 37 States had CSB laws. There were 169,043 AMI hospitalizations in states without CSB. A nationwide smoking ban would result in 18,596 less AMI hospitalizations in the year following such a ban. This is associated with more than 92 million dollars in direct cost savings. Conclusion: A nationwide CSB legislation would result in significant reduction in the number of AMI hospitalizations. This is associated with significant cost saving. Further studies are needed to evaluate the impact of CSB on admission from other disease states.

scholarly journals Increasing cardiopulmonary emergency visits by long-range transported Asian dust storms in Taiwan

2008 ◽  
Vol 106 (3) ◽  
pp. 393-400 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chang-Chuan Chan ◽  
Kai-Jen Chuang ◽  
Wen-Jone Chen ◽  
Wei-Tien Chang ◽  
Chung-Te Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Long Range ◽  
Asian Dust ◽  
Dust Storms ◽  
Emergency Visits ◽  
Asian Dust Storms

Effect of Asian dust storms on mortality in three Asian cities

2014 ◽  
Vol 89 ◽  
pp. 309-317 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyewon Lee ◽  
Yasushi Honda ◽  
Youn-Hee Lim ◽  
Yue Leon Guo ◽  
Masahiro Hashizume ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Asian Dust ◽  
Dust Storms ◽  
Asian Cities ◽  
Asian Dust Storms
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