Background Toxicological research suggests that coarse particles (PM10–2.5) are
inflammatory, but responses are complex and may be best summarized by multiple …

Background: In contrast to fine particles, less is known of the inflammatory and coagulation
impacts of coarse particulate matter (PM 10–2.5, particulate matter with aerodynamic …

Background Exposure to ambient particulate matter (PM) has been associated with adverse
cardiovascular effects in epidemiological studies. Current knowledge of independent effects …

Background: Short-term associations between size-fractionated particulate air pollution and
circulating biomarkers are not well established, especially in developing countries with high …

Background: Air pollution is associated with cardiovascular disease, and systemic
inflammation may mediate this effect. We assessed associations between long-and short …

Background Exposure to particulate matter air pollution has been associated with
cardiovascular disease (CVD) morbidity and mortality; however, most studies have focused …

Background Particulate air pollution is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular
disease and stroke. Although the precise mechanisms underlying this association are still …

Background Blood pressure (BP) may be implicated in associations observed between
ambient particulate matter and cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. This study examined …

Background: Subclinical atherosclerosis has been associated with long-term exposure to
particulate matter (PM), but the relevance of particle size and sources of exposure remains …

Background and objectives Exposure to particulate matter (PM 2.5) has been associated
with increased cardiovascular outcomes, mediated by a hypothesized biological mechanism …