Associations between air pollution and the risk of first admission and multiple readmissions for cardiovascular diseases

Conclusion
This study provides evidence that ambient air pollutants might play an important role in both first admission and readmission for cardiovascular events. In addition, patients with pre-existing CVDs may be more vulnerable to air pollution compared with healthy population.

Source: Heart - February 12, 2024 Category: Cardiology Authors: Zhang, S., Chen, L., Qian, Z., Li, D., Cai, M., Wang, C., Zhang, Z., Vaughn, M. G., Keith, A. E., Li, H., Lin, H. Tags: Editor's choice Cardiac risk factors and prevention Source Type: research