BackgroundAir pollution (AP) is linked up to 20% of cardiovascular deaths. The aim this nationwide study was investigate subpopulations vulnerable AP for non-ST- (NSTEMI) and ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) incidence.MethodsWe analysed short- (lags seven days) mid-term (0–30 days moving average) influence particulate matter (PM2.5), sulphur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen (NO2) benzo(a)pyrene (BaP) on hospitalizations due NSTEMI STEMI in 2011–2020. Data concentrations were derived using...

Abstract Aim Air pollution remains the single largest environmental health risk factor, while atrial fibrillation (AF) is most prevalent arrhythmia globally. The study aimed to investigate relationship between short-term exposure air and acute AF admissions. Methods Individual data on hospitalization in years 2011-2020 were collected from National Health Fund Poland (ICD-10: I48.XX). To obtain high-resolution we applied a modelling method using GEM-AQ model. Associations admissions estimated...

Abstract Aims Short-term effects of Polish smog, particularly benzo(alpha)pyrene [B(a)P], are unclear. We aimed to examine the association between short-term exposure air pollution and ischaemic stroke (IS) incidence. Methods results conducted a retrospective population-based cohort study including an EP-PARTICLES 8 million inhabitants in years 2011–20 (80 person-years observation). Individual clinical data on emergency hospitalizations due IS (ICD-10: I63.X) was analysed. used quasi-Poisson...

Abstract It is well known that exceeded levels of particulate matter in the air and other pollutants harmfully affect cardiovascular system. Empirical analyses effects these factors on stroke incidence mortality are still limited. The main objective our was to determine association between short-term exposure non-industrial areas, more specifically north-eastern Poland. To achieve this aim, we used data from National Health Fund patients hospitalized for 2011 2020 largest city region...

Abstract Introduction Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) have long posed a significant challenge from both public health and economic perspectives. This remains true despite considerable advancements in the treatment prevention of these conditions, highlighting ongoing need to further explore risk factors contributing their occurrence. The role non-classical development CVD has garnered increasing attention, with light pollution (LP) emerging as one such factor, particularly studies published...

Abstract Background Despite extensive research on air pollution, few studies have specifically focused the health impacts of ozone (O3), a secondary pollutant formed by photochemical reactions. This study is first large-scale analysis dedicated to examining direct effects and its precursors outcomes, providing unique insights into this underexplored area. Aim To assess relationship between pollution occurrence ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) premature cardiovascular (CVD)...

Abstract Introduction Climate change has led to more frequent, intense, and prolonged heatwaves. Although the effects of high temperatures on cardiovascular diseases (CVD) premature mortality have been widely researched, their comprehensive impacts remain insufficiently studied. Purpose To assess relationship between heatwave days acute hospital admissions due CVD, as well mortality, at county level, considering different age groups. Methods Geospatial analysis was conducted EP-PARTICLES...

Abstract Introduction Socioeconomic status significantly impacts the prognosis of patients with chronic diseases; however, there are few reports on its association environmental risk factors. Purpose To assess short-term exposure to air pollution's effect mortality, including respiratory disease (RD) and cardiovascular (CVD) we also analyzed modifying residents' sex, age, socioeconomic status. Methods The study covered a region Poland inhabited by 8 million residents from 2011–2020 (80...

Hypertension remains a global threat to public health, affecting the worldwide population. It is one of most common risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Today's treatments focus on creating hypotensive effect. However, there constant search additional reduce potential developing hypertension complications. These may act as parallel treatment target with beneficial effect in specific populations. Some studies suggest that uric acid be considered such factor. This study investigated...

Previous studies conducted in highly polluted areas have reported associations between air pollution and daily mortality. The Green Lungs of Poland are characterized by unique natural features a moderate level. We aimed to assess the short-term impact on cardiovascular (CVD)-, acute coronary syndrome (ACS)-, cerebrovascular-related (CbVD) An analysis with 4,500,000 person-years time-stratified case-crossover design was performed. interquartile range increase PM2.5 (OR 1.036, 95% CI...

Introduction Coexistence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in the case acute coronary syndromes (ACS) significantly worsens outcomes.Aim The aim our study was to assess renal function impact on mortality among patients with ACS.Materials and methods based records 21,985 hospitalized Medical University Bialystok 2009–2015. Inclusion criteria were ACS. Exclusion were: death within 24 h admission, eGFR <15 ml/min/1.73 m2, hemodialysis. Mean observation time 2296 days.Results Criteria met by 2213...

AMA Kurasz A, Święczkowski M, Dąbrowski E, et al. The impact of Polish smog on public regional health – baseline results the EP-PARTICLES study. Journal Health Inequalities. 2023;9(1):73-80. doi:10.5114/jhi.2023.128938. APA Kurasz, A., Święczkowski, M., Dąbrowski, E., Bachórzewska-Gajewska, H., Tomaszuk-Kazberuk, & Roszkowska, S. (2023). Inequalities, 9(1), 73-80. https://doi.org/10.5114/jhi.2023.128938 Chicago Anna, Michał Emil Julian Hanna Anna Sylwia and Sławomir Dobrzycki 2023. "The...

The detrimental influence of air pollution on mortality has been established in a series studies. majority them were conducted large, highly polluted cities-there is lack studies from small, relatively clean regions. aim was to analyze the short-term impact particulate matters (PMs) north-eastern Poland. Time-stratified case-crossover design performed for years 2008-2017. Daily concentrations PM2.5 (28.4 µg/m3, interquartile range (IQR) = 25.2) vs. (12.6 IQR 9.0) and PM10 (29.0 18.0) (21.7...

Abstract Introduction Valvular heart diseases (VHD) are becoming a significant problem in the Polish population. Coexistence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients with VHD increases risk death and affects further therapeutic strategy. Aim Analysis impact CKD on long-term prognosis VHD. Material methods The inclusion criteria were met by 1025 moderate severe Mean observation time was 2528 ± 1454 days. Results average age studied population 66.75 (SD = 10.34), male gender dominant 56% ( N...

Background.Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of death worldwide.Many studies have reported an association between serum uric acid (sUA) and CVD, its role as a risk marker for mortality. Objectives.To assess relationship sUA levels long-term prognosis patients with non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). Material methods.The study was conducted at Clinical Hospital Białystok (Poland).Based on medical records, 9328 were hospitalized 2011 2013, which 726 had...

Purpose: Atrial fibrillation (AF) can be a valuable indicator of non-obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD) among older patients indicated for elective angiography (CAG). Appropriate stratification AF is crucial avoiding unnecessary complications. The objective this study was to identify independent predictors that allow diagnosing obstructive CAD in over 65 years who were undergo CAG. Patients and methods: This cross-sectional included 452 (23.9%) old directed the Department Invasive...

Introduction Acute coronary syndromes (ACS) are the leading cause of death all over world. In last years, chronobiology their occurrence has been changing. Material and methods Medical records 10,529 patients hospitalized for ACS in University Bialystok, 2008–2017, were examined. Weather conditions data Bialystok County obtained from Institute Meteorology. Results : The highest seasonal mean was recorded spring (OR = 1.08, 95% CI: 1.00–1.18, p 0.049) it season with largest temperature...

Significant changes in the coronary vessels are not confirmed a large proportion of patients undergoing cardiac catheterization.The present study aimed to determine correlates and independent predictors nonobstructive artery disease (CAD) older adults referred for elective angiography.A cross-sectional was conducted involving 2,214 two medical centers (in Poland Russia) between 2014 2016 angiography due exacerbated angina, despite optimal therapy CAD. The median age 72 years (IQR: 68-76),...

Abstract Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia and environmental conditions are one of its risk factors. While etiology AF multifactorial includes other cardiovascular diseases like heart failure, some studies suggest that air pollution may play an important role in development progression. So far, they focus on short-term influence pollutants mainly particulate matters (PMs). Moreover, type occurs Poland, called "Polish smog" - due to composition which it formed...

Abstract Introduction Exposure to air pollution (AP) is a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Objective To analyze the short-term and long-term health effects of AP on occurrence major adverse events (MACE). Methods A spatio-temporal analysis was conducted EP-PARTICLES cohort during years 2011-2020 (N=80,077,671 patients-years), residents Eastern Poland. The MACE endpoint included STEMI, NSTEMI, or CVD mortality. sources medical data were NFZ (National Health Fund) GUS...

Abstract Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia and environmental conditions are one of its risk factors. With ever-increasing burden air pollution concomitant rise in atrial cases, understanding addressing this nexus holds significant implications for both clinical management public health interventions. Aim To assess relationship between occurrence acute AF episodes. Material methods The spatio-temporal analysis was performed on EP-PARTICLES cohort constructed...