Chronobiology of Acute Aortic Syndromes.
Acute aortic syndromes are highly morbid conditions that require prompt diagnosis and management. Aortic dissections have rhythmic patterns, with notable peaks at certain points in every 24 hours as well as weekly and seasonal variations. Several retrospective studies have assessed the chronobiology of acute aortic dissections and there seems to be a winter seasonal peak and morning daily peak in incidence. Although the pathophysiology of this chronobiology is unclear, there are several environmental and physiologic possibilities. This article reviews the major studies examining the chronobiology of acute aortic dissection, and summarizes some theories on the pathophysiology of this phenomenon.
['Siddiqi|Hasan K|HK|', 'Bossone|Eduardo|E|', 'Pyeritz|Reed E|RE|', 'Eagle|Kim A|KA|']
D000208:Acute Disease D001018:Aortic Diseases D014943:Global Health D006801:Humans D009017:Morbidity D012621:Seasons D013577:Syndrome
Chronobiology Acute aortic syndrome Aortic dissection Aortic disease