Microplastics, Toxins & Vascular Health

Delves into emerging environmental bio-contaminants and their direct toxic effect on the heart and blood vessels.

Sub-topics:

• Presence of microplastics and nanoplastics in atherosclerotic plaques and associated vascular risk

• Heavy metal exposure (e.g., lead, cadmium) as an under-recognized cardiovascular risk factor

• Cardiotoxicity induced by prescription and non-prescription recreational substances