Seasonal variations in fatal pulmonary embolism
- 14 January 1995
- Vol. 310 (6972), 129
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.310.6972.129b
Abstract
# Several mechanisms contribute {#article-title-2} EDITOR,—Peter Wilmshurst draws attention to the increased incidence of coronary heart disease and stroke associated with cold weather.1 This conclusion is drawn largely from epidemiological data from studies that were not based on postmortem examinations. We are surprised that he does not mention another major cause …Keywords
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