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. 2006;2(2):115.
doi: 10.4081/hi.2006.115. Epub 2006 Sep 30.

Endothelial damage due to air pollution

Savina Nodari  1 , Alessandra Corulli, Alessandra Manerba, Marco Metra, Pietro Apostoli, Livio Dei Cas
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Endothelial damage due to air pollution

Savina Nodari et al. Heart Int. 2006.
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- Classification of particulate matter according to its dimensions (Brook RD, et al. Circulation 2004; 109: 2655–71, modified).
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- Possible biological mechanisms linking PM to cardiovascular disease. (Brook, RD et al, Circulation 2004; 109: 2655–71, modified).
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- Increase in white blood cells count in relation to PM10 levels (Tan WC et al, Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2000; 161: 1213–7) (modified).
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- In dogs, the inhalation of concentrated ambient particles (CAPs) increases susceptibility to myocardial ischemia (Wellenius et al, Environ Health Perspect 2003; 111: 402–8) (modified).
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