Gastrointestinal Bleeding and Atmospheric Pressure Relationship

ur study aims to investigate the potential effects of changes in atmospheric pressure on gastrointestinal bleeding, and if such effects exist, to review treatment adjustments based on weather forecasts for hypertensive patients to prevent potential hypertensive emergencies and enhance patient comfort. This research poses no risk to patients and is purely observational and clinical in nature.

After initial evaluation upon presentation to the emergency department, patients will undergo routine emergency department monitoring for gastrointestinal bleeding, including physical examination, vital sign monitoring, evaluation of coagulation parameters, and hemoglobin levels. Apart from routine tests, no additional invasive or non-invasive procedures will be performed by us.

Obtained data from patients and atmospheric pressure data will be analyzed and evaluated. Results will be analyzed to determine any relation between gastrointestinal bleeding and atmospheric pressure changes

Inclusion criteria

Patients aged 18 and above Patients presenting to the emergency department with complaints of gastrointestinal bleeding, whether active or resolved Patients willing to participate in the study Patients from central districts of Ankara

Exclusion criteria

Patients under the age of 18 Pregnant individuals Patients with a history of trauma at the time of admission Patients declaring they are from a city other than Ankara