Unraveling the Link: Exploring the Effects of Environmental Change On the Cardiovascular System

Abstract

Climate change has a particularly detrimental effect on the cardiovascular system, which is highly vulnerable to harmful impacts. The accumulation of particulate matter (PM) and greenhouse gasses in the environment negatively impacts the cardiovascular system through several mechanisms. The burden of climate change-related diseases falls disproportionately on vulnerable populations, including the elderly, the poor, and those with pre-existing health conditions. A key component of addressing the complex interplay between climate change and cardiovascular diseases is acknowledging health disparities among vulnerable populations resulting from climate change, familiarizing themselves with strategies for adapting to changing conditions, educating patients about climate-related cardiovascular risks, and advocating for policies that promote cleaner environments and sustainable practices.

Keywords:

• air pollution
• cardiovascular disease
• environmental change
• fossil fuel
• health plan
• heart failure
• heat wave
• particulate matter

Author contributions

R Mahmood and A Said assisted in the conceptualization, the layout of the article, data acquisition and manuscript drafting. SG Kanagala, V Gupta and R Jain assisted in the conceptualization and layout of the article, data analysis and interpretation and manuscript revision for intellectual content and final approval. All the authors assisted in the final revisions of the manuscript.

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The authors have no financial involvement with any organization or entity with a financial interest in or financial conflict with the subject matter or materials discussed in the manuscript. This includes employment, consultancies, honoraria, stock ownership or options, expert testimony, grants or patents received or pending, or royalties.

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The authors have no competing interests or relevant affiliations with any organization or entity with the subject matter or materials discussed in the manuscript. This includes employment, consultancies, honoraria, stock ownership or options, expert testimony, grants or patents received or pending, or royalties.

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