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 …

Background Long-term exposure to ambient air pollution has been associated with
cardiometabolic abnormalities (CAs), which, however, may be stronger in vulnerable …

Aims Air pollution [ie particulate matter with diameter< 2.5 μm (PM2. 5)] is a risk factor for
major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE). While PM2. 5 promotes leucopoiesis and …

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Reduction of environmental pollutants for prevention of cardiovascular disease: it’s time to act …

Air pollution is responsible worldwide for 9-12 million deaths annually. The major contributor
to air pollution is particulate matter≤ 2.5 µg per cubic meter of air (PM2. 5) from vehicles …

Climate change is a worsening global crisis that will continue negatively impacting
population health and well-being unless adaptation and mitigation interventions are rapidly …

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) has no socioeconomic, topographical, or sex limitations as
reported by the World Health Organization (WHO). The significant drivers of CVD are cardio …

Background Annoyance is a common reaction in populations exposed to environmental
noise and is associated with cardiovascular diseases. We investigated for the first time the …

Embolic stroke of unknown source (ESUS) represents one in five ischemic strokes.
Ipsilateral non-stenotic carotid plaques are identified in 40% of all ESUS. In this narrative …

Cardiology is a newcomer to environmental sciences. We aim to propose an original review
of the scientific evidence regarding the effects of the environment on cardiovascular health …