Environmental Pollutants as Emerging Concerns for Cardiac Diseases: A Review on Their Impacts on Cardiac Health
Vinay Kumar,
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S Hemavathy,
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Lohith Kumar Dasarahally Huligowda
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Biomedicines,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(1), P. 241 - 241
Published: Jan. 20, 2025
Comorbidities
related
to
cardiovascular
disease
(CVD)
and
environmental
pollution
have
emerged
as
serious
concerns.
The
exposome
concept
underscores
the
cumulative
impact
of
factors,
including
climate
change,
air
pollution,
chemicals
like
PFAS,
heavy
metals,
on
health.
Chronic
exposure
these
pollutants
contributes
inflammation,
oxidative
stress,
endothelial
dysfunction,
further
exacerbating
global
burden
CVDs.
Specifically,
carbon
monoxide
(CO),
ozone,
particulate
matter
(PM2.5),
nitrogen
dioxide
(NO2),
sulfur
(SO2),
pesticides,
micro-
nanoplastics
been
implicated
in
morbidity
mortality
through
various
mechanisms.
PM2.5
leads
inflammation
metabolic
disruptions.
Ozone
CO
induce
stress
vascular
dysfunction.
NO2
cardiac
remodeling
acute
events,
metals
exacerbate
cellular
damage.
Pesticides
microplastics
pose
emerging
risks
linked
tissue
Monitoring
risk
assessment
play
a
crucial
role
identifying
vulnerable
populations
assessing
pollutant
impacts,
considering
factors
age,
gender,
socioeconomic
status,
lifestyle
disorders.
This
review
explores
disease,
discussing
risk-assessment
methods,
intervention
strategies,
challenges
clinicians
face
addressing
pollutant-induced
diseases.
It
calls
for
stronger
regulatory
policies,
public
health
interventions,
green
urban
planning.
Language: Английский
Construction of binary CuMn2O4/ZnO S-scheme heterostructure photocatalytic system for visible-light-stimulated ciprofloxacin decomposition
Soad Z. Alsheheri,
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Tamer M. Khedr
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Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
192, P. 109423 - 109423
Published: Feb. 26, 2025
Language: Английский
Short-Term Associations of Traffic-Related Air Pollution with Cardiorespiratory Outcomes Among Low-Income Residents from a US–Mexico Border Community
Atmosphere,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(2), P. 153 - 153
Published: Jan. 31, 2025
Exposure
to
traffic-related
air
pollution
is
not
merely
linked
respiratory
health
issues
but
also
poses
significant
risks
cardiovascular
well-being.
Individuals
from
lower-income
communities
residing
in
high-pollution
zones
are
particularly
vulnerable
adverse
cardiorespiratory
impacts.
Pollutants
such
as
fine
particulate
matter
(PM2.5
and
PM10),
nitrogen
dioxide
(NO2),
ozone
(O3)
recognized
a
leading,
yet
preventable,
contributor
diseases.
Although
research
has
extensively
explored
the
short-term
impact
of
these
pollutants
on
health,
immediate
effects
outcomes
require
further
study.
We
associations
with
airway
inflammation,
lung
function,
(metabolic
syndrome
[MetS])
collected
sample
low-income
participants
(N
=
662)
US–Mexico
border
county.
Airway
inflammation
was
measured
using
exhaled
nitric
oxide
tests
(eNO),
while
function
parameters
were
by
spirometry.
MetS
risk
factors
(waist
circumference,
blood
pressure,
triglycerides,
HDL,
fasting
glucose)
measured.
While
spirometry
measures
negatively
associated
(p
<
0.05),
no
noted
for
eNO.
found
positive
linear
logistic
models
between
obesity
(BMI:
p
0.04;
waist:
0.03),
glucose
metabolic
0.04).
These
findings
reaffirm
shed
light
its
broader
consequences.
Environmental
neighborhood
conditions
could
potentially
influence
obesity.
At
same
time,
links
might
indicate
underlying
oxidative
stress
systemic
inflammation.
Language: Английский
The links between soil and water pollution and cardiovascular disease
Atherosclerosis,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 119160 - 119160
Published: March 1, 2025
Soil
and
water
pollution
represent
significant
threats
to
global
health,
ecosystems,
biodiversity.
Healthy
soils
underpin
terrestrial
supporting
food
production,
biodiversity,
retention,
carbon
sequestration.
However,
soil
degradation
jeopardizes
the
health
of
3.2
billion
people,
while
over
2
live
in
water-stressed
regions.
Pollution
soil,
air,
is
a
leading
environmental
cause
disease,
contributing
9
million
premature
deaths
annually.
contamination
stems
from
heavy
metals,
synthetic
chemicals,
pesticides,
plastics,
driven
by
industrial
activity,
agriculture,
waste
mismanagement.
These
pollutants
induce
oxidative
stress,
inflammation,
hormonal
disruption,
significantly
increasing
risks
for
non-communicable
diseases
(NCDs)
such
as
cardiovascular
disease
(CVD).
Emerging
contaminants
like
micro-
nanoplastics
amplify
through
cellular
damage,
dysfunction.
Urbanization
climate
change
exacerbate
deforestation,
overfertilization,
pollution,
further
threatening
ecosystem
sustainability
human
health.
Mitigation
efforts,
reducing
chemical
exposure,
adopting
sustainable
land-use
practices,
advancing
urban
planning,
have
shown
promise
lowering
pollution-related
impacts.
Public
initiatives,
stricter
controls,
lifestyle
interventions,
including
antioxidant-rich
diets,
can
also
mitigate
risks.
remains
preventable,
demonstrated
high-income
nations
implementing
cost-effective
solutions.
Policies
European
Commission's
Zero-Pollution
Vision
aim
reduce
safe
levels
2050,
promoting
ecosystems
public
Addressing
critical
combating
burden
NCDs,
particularly
CVDs,
fostering
healthier
environment
future
generations.
Language: Английский
Heavy Metals and Cardiovascular Health: Uncovering Links and Health Challenges
Yogita Ozarde,
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Dishank Purandare,
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S. K. Deshmukh
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et al.
Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 127648 - 127648
Published: April 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Long-term air pollution exposure and cardiovascular disease progression in rheumatoid arthritis: A prospective cohort study using multi-state model analysis
Yuxuan Zhang,
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Binbin Feng,
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Ma Ruowei
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et al.
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
296, P. 118187 - 118187
Published: April 15, 2025
Language: Английский
Emerging risk factors for heart failure in younger populations: A growing public health concern
World Journal of Cardiology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(4)
Published: April 21, 2025
Heart
failure
(HF)
is
a
growing
public
health
concern,
with
an
increasing
incidence
among
younger
populations.
Traditionally,
HF
was
considered
condition
primarily
affecting
the
elderly,
but
of
late,
emerging
evidence
hints
at
rapidly
rising
in
youth
past
2
decades.
has
been
linked
to
complex
interaction
between
risk
factors,
such
as
metabolic
syndrome,
environmental
exposures,
genetic
predispositions,
and
lifestyle
behaviors.
This
review
examines
these
evolving
determinants,
including
substance
abuse,
autoimmune
diseases,
long-term
cardiovascular
effects
coronavirus
disease
2019,
which
disproportionately
affect
individuals.
Through
comprehensive
analysis,
study
highlights
importance
early
detection,
targeted
prevention
strategies,
multidisciplinary
management
approaches
address
this
alarming
trend.
Promoting
awareness
integrating
age-specific
interventions
could
significantly
reduce
burden
improve
outcomes
Language: Английский