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Heavy metal exposure could increase cardiovascular disease risk, study finds
Exposure to heavy metals may increase risk of calcium buildup in the walls of coronary arteries, which can lead to chronically narrowed arteries, a new study found.
Metal exposure can increase cardiovascular disease risk
Metal exposure from environmental pollution is associated with increased calcium buildup in the coronary arteries at a level comparable to traditional risk factors, according to a new study. The findings support that metals in the body are associated with the progression of plaque buildup in the arteries and potentially provide a new strategy for managing and preventing atherosclerosis.
Buildup of Metals in Body Can Worsen Heart Disease
There were also geographic hotspots for especially high levels of metals in urine. For example, people living in Los Angeles had markedly higher urinary tungsten and uranium level
Exposure to zinc, copper and other metals linked to heightened risk of heart disease
People with high levels of metals found in tobacco smoke, fertilizers and batteries are more likely to develop atherosclerosis, a disease that reduces blood flow to organs.
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How to treat Peripheral Artery Disease
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Lupus Foundation of America
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High Levels of Well-Being Protect Against Cardiovascular Disease
High levels of well-being may protect against the risks for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), according to a study published ...
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Scientists discover potential cause of an enigmatic vascular disease primarily impacting women
Mount Sinai researchers have identified a key driver of a blood vessel disorder known as fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD) which ...
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Cardiovascular disease pathways associated with psoriasis, but not other immune-mediated diseases
New research reveals a genetic connection between
cardiovascular
disease
and psoriasis, suggesting shared inflammatory ...
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Liver fibrosis as an independent cardiovascular risk factor in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
This review summarizes the current investigations that confirm the significance of liver fibrosis (LF) as an independent ...
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Chronic kidney disease linked to key cardiovascular risk precursor
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Updated Nutri-Score system reveals stronger links between poor diet and cardiovascular disease risk
A large European study finds that consuming foods with lower nutritional quality, as graded by the updated Nutri-Score, ...
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