Air pollution and cardiovascular diseases: A position paper

Daniel Caldeira; Fátima Franco; Sérgio Bravo Baptista; Sofia Cabral; Maria do Carmo Cachulo; Hélder Dores; António Peixeiro; Rui Rodrigues; Mário Santos; Ana Teresa Timóteo; João Vasconcelos; Lino Gonçalves

doi:10.1016/j.repc.2022.05.006

Air pollution and cardiovascular diseases: A position paper

Daniel Caldeira, Fátima Franco, Sérgio Bravo Baptista, Sofia Cabral, Maria do Carmo Cachulo, Hélder Dores, António Peixeiro, Rui Rodrigues, Mário Santos, Ana Teresa Timóteo, João Vasconcelos, Lino Gonçalves

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Air pollution is one of the main environmental risk factors for health and is linked to cardiovascular diseases, which are the leading cause of mortality worldwide. In this position paper, we discuss the main air pollutants and how they can promote the development of cardiovascular disease or cardiovascular events. We also summarise the main evidence supporting the association between air pollution and cardiovascular events, such as coronary events (acute coronary syndromes/myocardial infarction; chronic coronary syndromes), stroke, heart failure and mortality. Some recommendations are made based on these data and the European Society of Cardiology guidelines on cardiovascular disease prevention, acknowledging that it is important to increase awareness and literacy on this topic in Portugal.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	709-717
Number of pages	9
Journal	Revista Portuguesa de Cardiologia
Volume	41
Issue number	8
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.repc.2022.05.006
Publication status	Published - Aug 2022

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