Exposure to fine particulate air pollution has been implicated as a risk factor for
cardiopulmonary disease and mortality. Proposed biological pathways imply that particle …

Rationale: Particulate air pollution is associated with cardiovascular morbidity. One
hypothesized mechanism involves oxidative stress, systemic inflammation, and endothelial …

Background Exposure to fine particulate air pollution is associated with increased
cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. We previously demonstrated that exposure to dilute …

Background: Fine particulate matter (PM) air pollution is associated with numerous adverse
health effects, including increased blood pressure (BP) and vascular dysfunction. Coarse …

Background Particulate air pollution is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular
events although the involved mechanisms are poorly understood. The objective of the …

Fine particulate matter air pollution plus ozone impairs vascular function and raises diastolic
blood pressure. We aimed to determine the mechanism and air pollutant responsible. The …

Background Epidemiologic studies suggest a positive association between fine particulate
matter and arterial blood pressure, but the results have been inconsistent. Objectives We …

Fine and ultra-fine particulate matter (PM) are major constituents of urban air pollution and
recognized risk factors for cardiovascular diseases. This review examined the effects of PM …

Rationale: Exposure to particulate matter is associated with risk of cardiovascular events,
possibly through endothelial dysfunction, and indoor air may be most important. Objectives …

Background Exposure to particulate matter (PM) is generally associated with elevated risk of
cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Elderly and obese subjects may be particularly …