Patients who suffer heart attack have more micro and nanoplastic in their blood - European Society of Cardiology
A new study published in the European Heart Journal links higher levels of micro and nanoplastics in the blood to serious heart attacks. Researchers found that environmental factors like smoking and air pollution correlate with increased plastic particle presence in the cardiovascular system.
Why it matters
This research provides critical evidence regarding the long-term cardiovascular risks posed by environmental microplastic pollution.
Researchers measured levels of plastic in the blood supplying the heart.
The report summarizes scientific findings from a peer-reviewed study without editorializing.
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