Air pollution linked to irregular heartbeat, lung blood clots

Date:

June 4, 2014

Source:

BMJ-British Medical Journal

Summary:

Air pollution is linked to an increased risk of developing an irregular heartbeat -- a risk factor for stroke -- and blood clots in the lung, finds a large study. The evidence suggests that high levels of certain air pollutants are associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular problems, but exactly how this association works has not been clarified.