Adverse effects of PM<sub>2.5</sub> on cardiovascular diseases
Liwei Yang, Yuezhu Zhang, Wen Qi, Tianyang Zhao, Lele Zhang, Liting Zhou, Ye Lin
Abstract
Abstract As an air pollutant, fine particulate matter with a diameter ≤ 2.5 μm (PM 2.5 ) can enter the body through the respiratory tract and cause adverse cardiovascular effects. Here, the effects of PM 2.5 on atherosclerosis, hypertension, arrhythmia, myocardial infarction are summarized from the perspective researches of human epidemiology, animal, cell and molecule. The results of this review should be proved useful as a scientific basis for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease caused by PM 2.5 .
Topics & Concepts
Myocardial infarctionMedicineEpidemiologyAdverse effectDiseaseRespiratory tractHuman healthParticulatesInternal medicineCardiologyRespiratory systemEnvironmental healthBiologyEcologyAir Quality and Health ImpactsCardiovascular Disease and AdiposityClimate Change and Health Impacts