Effects of Asian dust-derived particulate matter on ST-elevation myocardial infarction: retrospective, time series study

Effects of Asian dust-derived particulate matter on ST-elevation myocardial infarction: retrospective, time series study

Abstract Background Dust storms affect human health by impairing visibility and promoting interactions with microscopic organisms, such as bacteria and fungi. Although ST-elevation MI (STEMI) and non-ST-elevation MI (NSTEMI) differ mechanistically, few studies have investigated the incidence of card...

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Main Authors: Suji Lee, Whanhee Lee, Eunil Lee, Myung Ho Jeong, Seung-Woon Rha, Chong-Jin Kim, Shung Chull Chae, Hyo-Soo Kim, Hyeon-Cheol Gwon, Ho Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-01-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Particulate matter
Myocardial infarction
Asian dust
Air pollution
Health effect
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-020-10067-y

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-020-10067-y

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