Jagiellonian University in Krakow The Jagiellonian University is the oldest higher education institution in Poland and one of the oldest in Europe. It was founded on 12 May 1364 by the Polish king Casimir the Great. The Jubilee year 2014 marked the 650th anniversary of this remarkable event. Today, the Jagiellonian University comprises 16 Faculties, …
Medical University of Bialystok The Medical University of Bialystok is a modern, rapidly growing public university, with a mission to provide the best possible education for professional, responsible, leading-edge medical staff; to carry out scientific research at the most advanced level worldwide; to implement innovative solutions in cooperation with medical service providers; and to respond to social needs. Our University is continuously investing in the professional growth of our …
This study aimed to assess the effect of air pollution and weather conditions on the frequency of hospital admissions due to acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in the population of Bialystok, known as the capital of the Green Lungs of Poland. The study analyzed the medical records of 2,645 patients living within the borders of Bialystok who were treated for ACS between 2009 and 2017 and the data on air pollutants—nitrogen dioxide (NO2), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and particulate matter with a diameter of 2.5 μm or less (PM2.5) and 10 μm or less (PM10) – and the basic meteorological factors (temperature, humidity, and atmospheric pressure). A time-stratified case-crossover study design was applied to assess the effects of particulate matter, the concentration of gases, and weather conditions on ACS.
Acute coronary syndromes (ACS) are the leading cause of death all over the world. In the last years, the chronobiology of their occurrence has been changing. Medical records of 10,529 patients hospitalized for ACS in the Medical University of Bialystok, in 2008–2017, were examined. The highest seasonal mean for ACS was recorded in spring and it was the season with the largest temperature changes from day to day (∆ temp. = 11.01). Analysis of weekly changes showed that the highest frequency of ACS occurred on Thursday, while in the STEMI subgroup it was Monday. Sunday was associated with decreased admissions due to all types of ACS.
