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  • Environmental Health
  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Toxicology

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  • The exposome concept highlights environmental impacts on health.
  • Air pollutants, especially fine particulate matter (PM2.5), are emerging cardiovascular risk factors.
  • PM2.5 exposure is linked to endothelial dysfunction, inflammation, and cardiometabolic issues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review mechanisms linking air pollutants to atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD).
  • To discuss the clinical impact of air pollution on cardiovascular health.
  • To examine outcomes in patients with pollution-aggravated coronary atherosclerosis and explore public health interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of mechanistic pathways.
  • Analysis of clinical evidence on air pollution and cardiovascular events.
  • Discussion of patient outcomes and public health strategies.

Main Results:

  • PM2.5 exposure contributes to endothelial dysfunction, inflammation, and plaque destabilization.
  • Both short- and long-term exposure increase ischemic heart disease (IHD) incidence and mortality.
  • Vulnerable populations face higher risks from air pollution exposure.

Conclusions:

  • Air pollutants are significant drivers of ASCVD, impacting disease development and prognosis.
  • Understanding these pathways is vital for mitigating cardiovascular risks.
  • Targeted public health interventions are needed to address pollution-related cardiovascular disease.