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Microplastics identified in coronary artery blood of 84% of severe heart attack patients

A study indicates a high prevalence of microplastics, specifically polyethylene, in the coronary blood of patients suffering from severe heart attacks. While the correlation between microplastic presence and cardiovascular events is established, the study does not definitively prove causation, leaving the biological mechanism of impact uncertain.

Fox Newsabout 24 hours agoCredibility 21%View source

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Mosaic Score5.2
Confidence0.9
Significance0.5
Source credibility0.2
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