Serum levels of lead, mercury and cadmium in relation to coronary artery disease in the elderly: A cross-sectional study

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Background There is a continuing attempt to identify novel factors that can predict the risk of cardiovascular disease beyond the established coronary risk factors. It has been suggested that serum…

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Incident ischemic heart disease and recent occupational exposure to particulate matter in an aluminum cohort

Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in air pollution, primarily from combustion sources, is recognized as an important risk factor for cardiovascular events but studies of workplace PM2.5 exposure are rare. We…

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