Atrial fibrillation hospitalization is associated with exposure to fine particulate air pollutants

Abstract Background Although air pollutants have been associated with cardiopulmonary mortality, their effects on the occurrence of atrial fibrillation (Afib) remain unclear. This study examined the association between ambient air pollutants and Afib occurrence. Methods Using a representative sample...

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Main Authors: Hsiu Hao Lee, Shih Chun Pan, Bing Yu Chen, Shih Hsiang Lo, Yue Leon Guo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-12-01
Series:Environmental Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12940-019-0554-7