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Effects of particulate matter (PM(10), PM(2.5) and PM(1)) on the cardiovascular system.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19379789     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Several studies have demonstrated that exposure to particulate matter (PM) of different size fractions is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). In this review, we have taken into consideration the possible correlation between the "short term" and "long term" effects of PM exposure and the onset of CVDs as well as the possible molecular mechanisms by which PM elicits the development of these events. Particularly, it is here underlined that these adverse health effects depend not only on the level of PM concentration in the air but also on its particular internal composition. Furthermore, we have also synthesized the findings gleaned from those few studies indicating that PM produced by tobacco smoke can give rise to cardiovascular injury.
Authors:
Giuliano Polichetti; Stefania Cocco; Alessandra Spinali; Valentina Trimarco; Alfredo Nunziata
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review     Date:  2009-04-18
Journal Detail:
Title:  Toxicology     Volume:  261     ISSN:  1879-3185     ISO Abbreviation:  Toxicology     Publication Date:  2009 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-06-03     Completed Date:  2009-07-09     Revised Date:  2009-07-13    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0361055     Medline TA:  Toxicology     Country:  Ireland    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1-8     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Neuroscience, School of Medicine, Federico II University of Naples, Via S. Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy. giulianopolichetti@email.it
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Cardiovascular Diseases / chemically induced*,  mortality
Environmental Pollutants / chemistry,  toxicity*
Humans
Particle Size
Particulate Matter / chemistry,  toxicity*
Risk Assessment
Risk Factors
Smoke / adverse effects
Smoking / adverse effects
Time Factors
Tobacco
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Environmental Pollutants; 0/Particulate Matter; 0/Smoke

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