Short-Term Effects of Ambient Air Pollution on ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Events: Are There Potentially Susceptible Groups?

Hsiu-Yung PanShun-Man CheungFu-Cheng Chen Kuan-Han WuShih-Yu ChengPo-Chun ChuangFu-Jen Cheng

Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2019)

PM2.5 may play an important role in STEMI events on the day of exposure in Kaohsiung. Men and persons with ≥3 risk factors of MI are more susceptible to the adverse effects of PM2.5 on STEMI.

Keyphrases

st elevation myocardial infarction
air pollution
particulate matter
percutaneous coronary intervention
risk factors
lung function
st segment elevation myocardial infarction
acute coronary syndrome
coronary artery disease
atrial fibrillation
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
electronic health record