PhD

November 16, 2020

Long-Term Air Pollution in Relation to Cardiac Structure, Function, and Supraventricular Arrhythmias

Background: Air pollution is an important contributor to cardiovascular morbidity, including risk of heart failure. Acute exposure is associated with inflammation, elevation of blood pressure, and episodes of atrial fibrillation (AF). However, less is understood about how long-term exposures may influence measures of atrial and ventricular structure and function, including supraventricular arrhythmias. No large longitudinal…