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Relationship between microplastics and cardiovascular risk factors
Summary
This review examines the emerging evidence linking microplastic exposure to cardiovascular risk factors, including endothelial dysfunction, oxidative stress, and inflammation, which are early indicators of heart disease. The authors conclude that microplastics represent a newly recognized environmental cardiovascular risk factor warranting further clinical research.
In recent years, plastic has been widely used in various anthropic activity fields, but its waste pollutes the environment. Under the influence of chemical processes, it decomposes micro- and nanoplastics, which enter the human body in various ways. New experimental studies indicate that they can cause a number of cardiovascular disorders, including endothelial cell dysfunction and induction of oxidative processes. The article examines the impact of environmental pollution with microplastics on the development of cardiovascular diseases. It is clear that new data on this new risk factor are accumulating and further clinical studies are required.