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 …

A short-term increase in fine particulate matter air pollution (PM2. 5) concentration increases
the risk for myocardial infarctions, strokes, and heart failure exacerbations. An important …

Exposure to air pollution has been shown to cause arterial vasoconstriction and alter
autonomic balance. Because these biologic responses may influence systemic …

Background—Fine particulate air pollution and ozone are associated with increased
cardiovascular events. To help explain the mechanism behind these observations, we …

Air pollution exposure is associated with an increased risk of acute and chronic
cardiovascular mortality. Recent observations have implicated fine particulate matter (PM …

Ambient air pollution is a leading cause of non-communicable disease globally. The largest
proportion of deaths and morbidity due to air pollution is now known to be due to …

Epidemiological evidence suggests that exposure to air pollution is a leading risk factor for
cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, there is little direct evidence linking exposure to …

Both high arterial blood pressure (BP) and elevated levels of fine particulate matter (PM2. 5)
air pollution have been associated with an increased risk for several cardiovascular (CV) …

Objective: To investigate the associations between exposure to particulate air pollution and
changes in cardiovascular function and plasma mediators in seniors. Methods: We …

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