Traffic Pollution Boosts Sudden Cardiac Death Risk

July 21st, 2010 admin

Results from a new study suggest that exposure to high levels of traffic air pollution among people with heart or lung disease is associated with a risk factor for sudden cardiac death known as reduced heart rate variability (HRV).


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