Climate Change, Pollution & Environmental Cardiology

Explores the impact of environmental stressors, extreme weather, and pollutants on global cardiovascular morbidity.

Sub-topics:

• Pathophysiological mechanisms connecting fine particulate matter ($\text{PM}_{2.5}$) to endothelial dysfunction

• Impact of extreme heatwaves on acute cardiovascular admissions and vulnerable populations

• Noise pollution, urban design, and systemic inflammation leading to hypertension