The Association Between Ambient Air Pollution and Atrial Fibrillation
Miao Chen, Jianqiang Zhao, Chengui Zhuo, Liangrong Zheng
Abstract
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia; it has been known to increase the risk of stroke and heart failure. The association between air pollutants and AF has remained to be controversial. Thus, in this study, we sought to undertake a systematic review and meta-analysis in order to assess the short- and long-term effects of ambient air pollution on AF.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineAtrial fibrillationStroke (engine)Heart failureCardiologyCardiac arrhythmiaInternal medicineAir pollutionAir pollutantsChemistryEngineeringOrganic chemistryMechanical engineeringAir Quality and Health ImpactsEnergy, Environment, and Transportation PoliciesAir Quality Monitoring and Forecasting