Pollution and the Heart Environmental pollution is a cardiovascular risk factor. The Global
Burden of Disease study estimated that pollution caused 9 million deaths in 2019, of which …

Inhalation of fine particulate matter (PM2. 5), produced by the combustion of fossil fuels, is
an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Exposure to PM2. 5 has been linked to …

Despite recent advances in treatment and prevention, stroke remains a leading cause of
morbidity and mortality. There is a critical need to identify novel modifiable risk factors for …

To date, no study has explored the extent to which genetic susceptibility modifies the effects
of air pollutants on the risk of atrial fibrillation (AF). This study was designed to investigate …

Epidemiological studies have demonstrated strong associations between exposure to
ambient fine particulate matter (PM2. 5) and cardiac disease. To investigate the potential …

We estimated mortality and economic loss attributable to PM2· 5 air pollution exposure in
429 counties of Iran in 2018. Ambient PM2. 5-related deaths were estimated using the …

Abstract Purpose of Review Although e-cigarettes have become popular, especially among
youth, the health effects associated with e-cigarette use remain unclear. This review …

As the world's population becomes increasingly urbanized, there is growing concern about
the impact of urban environments on cardiovascular health. Urban residents are exposed to …

Ischaemic heart disease represents the leading cause of morbidity and mortality, typically
induced by the detrimental effects of risk factors on the cardiovascular system. Although …

Abstract Purpose of Review Although environmental exposure such as air pollution is
detrimental to cardiovascular disease (CVD), the effects of different air pollutants on different …