Study finds link between microplastics in blood and severe heart attacks
Most outlets reported the finding that microplastics in the bloodstream may be associated with an increased risk of severe heart attacks, citing the study's results. Samaa highlighted the potential risk and noted that further research is needed, while Dunya News emphasized the statistical finding that nearly 84% of patients with severe heart attacks had detectable micro- or nanoplastics in their blood.
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Microplastics in blood linked to higher risk of heart attacks, study finds
Nearly 84pc of patients suffering an active, severe heart attack had detectable micro- and nanoplastics in their blood
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Microplastics detected in blood may raise risk of severe heart attack
A new study suggests microplastics found in the bloodstream may be associated with an increased risk of severe heart attacks, though more research is needed.
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