J Am Heart Assoc July 2023 PMID 37306302

Contaminant Metals as Cardiovascular Risk Factors: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association.

Gervasio A Lamas, Aruni Bhatnagar, Miranda R Jones, Koren K Mann, Khurram Nasir, Maria Tellez-Plaza, Francisco Ujueta, Ana Navas-Acien

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Several discussions underscore the implications of heavy metal exposure on heart health, using phrases like 'new risk factors' and 'public health efforts' to convey the importance of this research. The tone is often urgent, suggesting that many users realize the potential consequences of ignoring contaminants, as seen in posts mentioning that diet and exercise alone do not guarantee heart health.

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There is a noticeable surge in curiosity regarding heavy metals and their association with cardiovascular health.

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Conversations suggest that users perceive this publication as a major milestone in cardiovascular risk assessment, reinforcing its significance.

Abstract in brief

  • Exposure to metals like lead, cadmium, and arsenic increases the risk of cardiovascular disease by causing oxidative stress and chronic inflammation.
  • These nonessential metals are prevalent in the environment, entering the human body through air, water, soil, and food.
  • Public health efforts to reduce exposure to these contaminants have shown promise in lowering cardiovascular-related deaths, especially in more vulnerable populations.

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La contaminación por metales pesados (plomo, cadmio y arsénico) puede ser un nuevo factor de riesgo cardiovascular https://t.co/IHXz5OJv8f

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Publicació científica que revisa l' evidència de vinculació a l'exposició crónica a nivells baixos o moderats de metalls contaminants com plom, cadmi i arsènic amb enfermetats cardiovasculars. #Xàtiva https://t.co/B7tutfTtqP https://t.co/73MkI1VBMh

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new Statement From the American Heart Association: "accumulating evidence supports that exposure to nonessential metals such as lead, cadmium, and arsenic is a significant contributor to cardiovascular disease worldwide" https://t.co/Mgc1EvVkIj

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@MohammedAlo The American Heart Association says to look out for infections and heavy metal toxicity, too. So don’t forget to talk about that. They are asking you to find and fix other causes of heart disease. Not just LDL. Here’s the toxicity study. https://t.co/DJ8Yg0HBuv

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Publicació científica que revisa l' evidència de vinculació a l'exposició crónica a nivells baixos o moderats de metalls contaminants com plom, cadmi i arsènic amb enfermetats cardiovasculars. #Xàtiva https://t.co/B7tutfTtqP https://t.co/73MkI1VBMh

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