India, July 18 -- People who have suffered a serious heart attack are more likely to have microplastics and nanoplastics in their blood than those with chronic coronary artery disease or healthy coronary arteries, according to a study published in the European Heart Journal.

The research also found that smokers and people exposed to higher levels of air pollution had significantly higher concentrations of these tiny plastic particles in their blood, adding to growing evidence that environmental pollution may contribute to cardiovascular disease.

"Micro and nanoplastics are tiny plastic particles found virtually everywhere in the environment, including the air we breathe, the water we drink and many of the foods we consume," said Dr. Pas...