Adverse Cardiovascular Events Associated With Air Pollution
Adverse Cardiovascular Events Associated With Air Pollution
The epidemiological link between air pollution exposure and CVD is well established, and the global impact is clear. Proper environmental policy will be required to minimise unnecessary exposures and therefore limit the impact of air pollution on the incidence and prevalence of CVD. Healthcare workers can advise patients about their risks to help minimise individual exposure. Future studies identifying molecular pathways involved such as IL-6 and Rho/ROCK may lead to the development of pharmacological agents that will mitigate the damage in individuals who cannot avoid exposure.
Clinical and Scientific Challenges for the Future
The epidemiological link between air pollution exposure and CVD is well established, and the global impact is clear. Proper environmental policy will be required to minimise unnecessary exposures and therefore limit the impact of air pollution on the incidence and prevalence of CVD. Healthcare workers can advise patients about their risks to help minimise individual exposure. Future studies identifying molecular pathways involved such as IL-6 and Rho/ROCK may lead to the development of pharmacological agents that will mitigate the damage in individuals who cannot avoid exposure.
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