Diesel exhaust inhalation causes vascular dysfunction and impaired endogenous fibrinolysis

Nicholas L Mills, Håkan Törnqvist, Simon D Robinson, Manuel Gonzalez, Kareen Darnley, William MacNee, Nicholas A Boon, Ken Donaldson, Anders Blomberg, Thomas Sandstrom, David E Newby

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Although the mechanisms are unknown, it has been suggested that transient exposure to traffic-derived air pollution may be a trigger for acute myocardial infarction. The study aim was to investigate the effects of diesel exhaust inhalation on vascular and endothelial function in humans.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3930-6
Number of pages7
JournalCirculation
Volume112
Issue number25
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2005

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