Ultrafine particles and platelet activation in patients with coronary heart disease--results from a prospective panel study.

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Authors

Regina Rückerl · Institute of Groundwater Ecology

Richard P. Phipps · University of Rochester

Alexandra Schneider · Institute of Groundwater Ecology

Mark W. Frampton · University of Rochester

Josef Cyrys · University of Augsburg

Gunther Oberdorster · University of Rochester

H-Erich Wichmann

Abstract

The increased plasma sCD40L levels support the hypothesis that higher levels of ambient air pollution lead to an inflammatory response in patients with CHD thus providing a possible explanation for the observed association between air pollution and cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in susceptible parts of the population.

Topics & Keywords

Air Quality and Health Impacts Climate Change and Health Impacts Biomarkers in Disease Mechanisms

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Particle and Fibre Toxicology

Volume 4, Issue 1, pp. 1-1

DOI: 10.1186/1743-8977-4-1

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