Cardiologyacute heart failureambient temperature
Cold Weather Triggers Acute Heart Failure Decompensation, but Hemodynamic Phenotypes Show Opposite Temperature Risks
By MedXY|Jun 10, 2026
A large Tokyo case-crossover study found that short-term exposure to low ambient temperature increases acute heart failure admissions, especially in older adults, while patients with hypotensive presentations may be more vulnerable to heat.
