Diesel exhaust inhalation causes vascular dysfunction and impaired endogenous fibrinolysis.

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Although the mechanisms are unknown, it has been suggested that transient exposure to traffic-derived air pollution may be a trigger for acute myocardial infarction. The study aim was to investigate the effects of diesel exhaust inhalation on vascular and endothelial function in humans.

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Journal ID (iso-abbrev): Circulation

Title: Circulation

Publisher: Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)

ISSN (Electronic): 1524-4539

ISSN (Print): 0009-7322

Publication date (Electronic): Dec 20 2005

Volume: 112

Issue: 25

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[1 ] Centre for Cardiovascular Science, Edinburgh University, Edinburgh, Scotland. nick.mills@ed.ac.uk

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Publisher Item ID: 112/25/3930

DOI: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.105.588962

PubMed ID: 16365212

SO-VID: b019829e-f8ff-4559-ae3d-b523adcc1763

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