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ShareSep. 26, 2005 — Sept. 26, 2005 - Scientists have discovered a link between ambient air pollution and acute myocardial infarction, or heart attack.
An article published in the Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis looks specifically at airborne particulate matter resulting mainly from the combustion of fuel, including coal and also from forest fires. Evidence shows that both short- and long-term exposure to these particulates is associated with death from cardiovascular and respiratory illnesses, and more specifically from myocardial infarction.
Additionally, this research, based on a previous study, reveals that those patients with damaged arteries are most at risk to suffer from lung inflammation and fatal blood clots.
Each year, 1.1 million people experience myocardial infarction, which results from the obstruction of a diseased coronary artery.
This study is published in the Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis.
About the Author
Jos Vermylen is Professor of Medicine at the Univeristy of Leuven, Belgium and a retired expert on clot development.
About the Journal
The mission of the Journal of Thrombosis
and Haemostasis is to advance science related to the important medical
problems of thrombosis, bleeding disorders and vascular biology through
the diffusion and exchange of information and ideas within the
international research community. The Journal publishes high quality,
original research reports, state-of-the art reviews, invited commentary
and debate on timely topics, letters and announcements.
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Blackwell publishes over 750 journals annually and, to date has
published close to 6,000 text and reference books, across a wide range
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