Saturday, February 4, 2012

Traffic Pollution Boosts Sudden Cardiac Death Risk

(HealthScout) UPDATED 2010-07-17
Results from a new study suggest that exposure to high levels of traffic air pollution among people with heart or lung disease is associated with a risk factor for sudden cardiac death known as reduced heart rate variability (HRV). In the study of 30 Atlanta-area residents, scientists found no link between reduced HRV and ambient levels of air pollution. But they did find a significant association between reduced HRV and personal exposure to traffic-related pollutants.  Read full story >
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