We conducted a cross-sectional analysis of individuals 45–79 years old in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey III (1988–1994) (NHANES III). Myocardial infarction was determined by electrocardiogram (ECG). Our…
Objective— Metal constituents of tobacco have long been suspected to contribute to cardiovascular diseases. In this study, we determined the serum concentrations of aluminum, cadmium (Cd), cobalt, copper, iron, manganese,…
Background Cadmium exposure has been associated with increased all-cause, cancer, and cardiovascular disease mortality. However, studies investigating this association have included participants with considerably higher levels of cadmium than those…
Objectives — Although cadmium (Cd) is an important and common environmental pollutant and has been linked to cardiovascular diseases, little is known about its effects in initial stages of atherosclerosis.…