Association of Urinary Metals With Cardiovascular Disease Incidence and All-Cause Mortality in the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA).

Irene Martinez-Morata Kathrin SchillingRonald A GlabonjatArce Domingo-Relloso Melanie Mayer Katlyn E McGraw Marta Galvez-Fernandez Tiffany R Sanchez Anne E Nigra Joel Daniel Kaufman R Dhananjay Vaidya Miranda R Jones Michael Patrick BancksR Graham BarrDaichi Shimbo Wendy S PostLinda ValeriSteven J C Shea Ana Navas-Acien

Published in: Circulation (2024)

This epidemiological study in US adults indicates that urinary metal levels are associated with increased CVD risk and mortality. These findings can inform the development of novel preventive strategies to improve cardiovascular health.

Keyphrases

cardiovascular disease
risk factors
cardiovascular events
type diabetes
human health
metabolic syndrome
coronary artery disease
risk assessment
cardiovascular risk factors
health risk assessment
heavy metals