Revista española de cardiología (English ed.)
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Rev Esp Cardiol (Engl Ed) · Apr 2020
Multicenter StudyHeat waves, ambient temperature, and risk of myocardial infarction: an ecological study in the Community of Madrid.
Episodes of extreme heat are associated with increased morbidity and mortality in chronically-ill patients but there is a need to clearly establish the relationship between extreme heat and myocardial infarction. The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship between the incidence of ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and maximum temperature, in particular during heat wave alert periods (HWAP). ⋯ We did not find an increased risk of STEMI during the 66 days of HWAP in the Community of Madrid between June 2013 and June 2017. However, an increased risk was found during colder temperatures. No extra health resources for STEMI management are required during periods of extreme heat, but should be considered during periods of cold weather.