Effects of Extreme Humidity and Heat on Ventricular Arrhythmia Risk in Patients With Cardiac Devices
In patients with preexisting cardiovascular disease, exposure to extreme humidity increased VT/VF risk, especially among vulnerable individuals, disadvantaged communities, and urban areas with less green space. These findings emphasize the need for policies that address environmental risks in susceptible individuals and communities.
Authors
- Ana G. Rappold (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7696-0900)
- Wayne E. Cascio (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1360-8093)
- Lindsey Rosman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0944-6864)
- Stephanie E. Cleland (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1912-8349)
- Anthony J. Mazzella (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2036-9254)
- Corinna Keeler (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3445-6589)
- K. Lloyd Hill (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-0091-7001)
Institutions
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (US)
- Environmental Protection Agency (US)
- Simon Fraser University (CA)
- National Center for Environmental Assessment (EPA) (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JACC Advances
- Published
- 2024-12-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacadv.2024.101463
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.94
Funders
- Boston Scientific Corporation
- National Institutes of Health
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
- National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences