Relationship Between the Incidence of Pulmonary Embolism and the Quantitative Level of Air Pollution (NO2, SO2, CO, O3, and PM10) in Patients Referred to Mashhad Hospitals in 2019
Hamed Hadizadeh,
Mohammad Kazem Momeni,
Alireza Teimouri
et al.
Abstract:Background: Air pollution is known to be associated with increased levels of inflammatory markers, vascular endothelial damage, and alterations in blood coagulation factors. It represents one of the most significant environmental hazards in urban areas, with adverse effects on the health of the population. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between the incidence of pulmonary embolism (PE) and the quantitative levels of various air pollution parameters. Methods: In this descriptive-ana… Show more
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