Exposure to 13.5 parts per billion more nitrogen dioxide was linked to a 29% higher relative risk of atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat.Exposure to 13.5 parts per billion more nitrogen dioxide was linked to a 29% higher relative risk of atrial fibrillation, an irregular heartbeat.
Cohort study of 6,618 adults from US metropolitan areas, median 16.5 yearsPopulations
Limit: Residential pollution estimates may misrepresent personal exposure
An observational study trained the model in 17,141 cardiology outpatients and validated its ultrasound heart scan assessments in two other patient groups.An observational study trained the model in 17,141 cardiology outpatients and validated its ultrasound heart scan assessments in two other patient groups.
Computational study of cardiology and primary care patientsBiomarkers
Limit: Prediction errors increased at extremes of right ventricular size and function