Health · 16 July 2026
Heart attack survivors have 84% more microplastics in their blood
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A small Italian study found 84% of heart attack survivors had microplastics in their heart's blood supply, compared to 32% of those with healthy arteries. Researchers suggest smoking and air pollution might make it easier for these tiny particles to enter the bloodstream. The study shows a strong link between pollution and heart disease.
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