Particulate matter (PM) is a complex, heterogeneous mixture that changes in time and
space. It encompasses many different chemical components and physical characteristics …

In 2004, the first American Heart Association scientific statement on “Air Pollution and
Cardiovascular Disease” concluded that exposure to particulate matter (PM) air pollution …

FEF25–75, forced expiratory flow at 25–75% of vital capacity; FEV1, forced expiratory
volume in 1 second; FMD, flow-mediated dilatation; FVC, forced vital capacity; GIS …

Both high arterial blood pressure (BP) and elevated levels of fine particulate matter (PM2. 5)
air pollution have been associated with an increased risk for several cardiovascular (CV) …

Background The link between daily changes in level of ambient fine particulate matter (PM)
air pollution (PM< 2.5 μm in diameter [PM 2.5]) and cardiovascular morbidity and mortality is …

Recent investigations on PM2. 5 constituents' effects in community residents have
substantially enhanced our knowledge on the impacts of specific components, especially the …

A short-term increase in fine particulate matter air pollution (PM2. 5) concentration increases
the risk for myocardial infarctions, strokes, and heart failure exacerbations. An important …

Objectives: This study evaluated the association of long-and short-term air pollutant
exposures with flow-mediated dilation (FMD) and baseline arterial diameter (BAD) of the …

Background Stroke is a leading cause of death and long‐term disability in the United States.
There is a well‐documented association between ambient particulate matter air pollution …

Background: The concept of chemical agents having properties that confer potential hazard
called key characteristics (KCs) was first developed to identify carcinogenic hazards …