Changes in triggering of ST-elevation myocardial infarction by particulate air pollution in Monroe County, New York over time: a case-crossover study

• Main Authors: Meng Wang (Author), Philip K. Hopke (Author), Mauro Masiol (Author), Sally W. Thurston (Author), Scott Cameron (Author), Frederick Ling (Author), Edwin van Wijngaarden (Author), Daniel Croft (Author), Stefania Squizzato (Author), Kelly Thevenet-Morrison (Author), David Chalupa (Author), David Q. Rich (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2019-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Previous studies have reported that fine particle (PM2.5) concentrations triggered ST elevation myocardial infarctions (STEMI). In Rochester, NY, multiple air quality policies and economic changes/influences from 2008 to 2013 led to decreased concentrations of PM2.5 and its major...