Una(HP), Dec. 2 -- Deadly air pollution in North India is reportedly a major contributor to heart disease .
Airborne pollutants, such as particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, and carbon monoxide, enter the bloodstream through the lungs. Once in the bloodstream, these particles can cause inflammation in blood vessels, increase oxidative stress, and lead to the formation of plaques in arteries.
Over time, these changes heighten the risk of heart attacks, arrhythmias, and heart failure. Pollution also affects the heart indirectly by increasing blood pressure, a key risk factor for heart disease, said Dr Naresh Purohit, Executive Member, the Academy of Cardiovascular Sciences.
In a release here after virtually addressing a webinar on " Air P...