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Mar 08 2024 This Week in Cardiology

This Week in Cardiology

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Plastics in Carotid Lesions and Cardiac Risk

The chapter explores a study on asymptomatic carotid lesions and carotid endarterectomy, revealing a link between plastics in carotid plaque and an increased risk of cardiac events. It discusses the implications of detecting plastics, elevated inflammatory markers, and the potential health risks associated with plastic exposure. The speaker expresses skepticism about the research findings and critiques the methodology while cautioning against immediate policy changes based on the study.

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