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08/08/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Study: Air pollution found to exacerbate risk for ventricular arrhythmia
It’s been established that air pollution hurts the cardiovascular system. However, a study published in the journal The Lancet Planterary Health revealed how it can increase the likelihood of certain conditions –in particular, ventricular arrhythmia – in high-risk patients. Led by researchers from the University of Padua, together with various hospitals and the Agency for Environmental Prevention and […]
05/23/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Despite evidence showing that poor air quality is linked to cardiac events, many people still remain unaware of the dangers of air pollution
Did you know that poor air quality can endanger both your respiratory and cardiovascular health? According to a study, high levels of fine particulate matter (PM 2.5), or tiny pollution particles, are linked to a significant increase in emergency department visits due to heart- and lung-related illnesses and stroke. However, despite this alarming figure, a nationwide U.S. […]
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