Climate and environmental triggers of acute myocardial infarction

Over the past few decades, a growing body of epidemiological and clinical evidence has led to heightened concerns about the potential short- and long-term deleterious effects of the environment on cardiovascular health, including the risk for acute myocardial infarction (AMI). This review highlights...

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Published inEuropean heart journal Vol. 38; no. 13; p. 955
Main Authors Claeys, Marc J, Rajagopalan, Sanjay, Nawrot, Tim S, Brook, Robert D
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.04.2017
Subjects
Acute Disease
Air Pollutants - adverse effects
Air Pollutants - analysis
Air Pollution - adverse effects
Climate
Climate Change
Cold Temperature - adverse effects
Environmental Exposure - adverse effects
Environmental Exposure - analysis
Humans
Myocardial Infarction - etiology
Public Health
Risk Factors
Myocardial infarction
Environment
Epidemiology
Risk factor
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Summary:Over the past few decades, a growing body of epidemiological and clinical evidence has led to heightened concerns about the potential short- and long-term deleterious effects of the environment on cardiovascular health, including the risk for acute myocardial infarction (AMI). This review highlights the increased risk of AMI caused by exposure to air pollution and cold temperatures. These factors should be considered modifiable risk factors in the prevention of cardiovascular disease. The current body of knowledge about the biological mechanisms linking environmental changes to atherothrombotic events and the impact of climate change on cardiovascular health are discussed. Finally, recommendations for prevention and public policy are presented.
ISSN:0195-668X
1522-9645
DOI:10.1093/eurheartj/ehw151