Study finds heart failure patients show increased inflammation when exposed to air pollution.

A new study by Intermountain Health reveals that heart failure patients are more vulnerable to air pollution, showing elevated inflammation markers in their blood tests when exposed to poor air quality. These markers did not change in patients without heart disease. This suggests heart failure patients need to take extra precautions, like exercising indoors, during high air pollution days.

November 16, 2024
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