Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

Microplastics in Arteries Increase Heart Attack and Stroke Risk

Microplastics and nanoplastics, tiny fragments of plastic debris, have been found to accumulate in human arterial plaques, raising concerns about their impact on cardiovascular health . Recent studies reveal that people with microplastics in their artery plaques face a significantly higher risk of heart attack, stroke, or death within a few years . This emerging evidence suggests that these plastic particles may play a role in the development and progression of serious heart diseases .