Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry

Association of Exposure to Particular Matter and Carotid Intima-Media Thickness: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Abstract

Xiaole Liu, Hui Lian, Yanping Ruan, Ruijuan Liang, Xiaoyi Zhao, MN Routledge and Zhongjie Fan

Long time exposure to particular matter has been linked to myocardial infarction, stroke and blood pressure, but its association with atherosclerosis is not clear. We did a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess whether particular matter has an effect on subclinical atherosclerosis measured by carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT).