Effect of environment and season on acute decompensated heart failure: Data from low-to middle-income country.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The environmental effect in heart failure (HF) patients is well established. However, the data is limited from low-to middle-income countries like India. This study determined the impact of environment on acute decompensated HF (ADHF) admissions and mortality in India.

Methods

Retrospectively, the data of all HF patients admitted between April 2017 and March 2019 was accessed through electronic hospital records. Simultaneously, the environmental-related data was collected from the central pollution control board.

Results

The study included 4561 patients of ADHF. The peak of monthly ADHF events (admission and mortality) was observed during the chilly month (January) while the lowest rates were observed in summer months (May-June). The most significant factor

SUBMITTER: Singh B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9647841 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep-Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature