Circadian rhythm of acute pulmonary edema

Am J Cardiol. 1999 Feb 1;83(3):448-50, A9. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9149(98)00884-4.

Abstract

We found that the onset of acute pulmonary edema demonstrates circadian periodicity. Most episodes occur in the morning or at night. Pulmonary edema occurs more frequently during the colder months.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Circadian Rhythm* / physiology
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pulmonary Edema / epidemiology
  • Pulmonary Edema / etiology
  • Pulmonary Edema / physiopathology*
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Seasons