ArticleCurrent treatment options in cardiovascular medicine2015
Contribution of environmental toxins in the pathogenesis of idiopathic cardiomyopathies.
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- Dirty Earth, Diseased Hearts: Soil, Water, and Plastic Pollution in the Cardiovascular Exposome.Anatolian journal of cardiology · 2026Article
- Soil and water pollution and cardiovascular disease.Nature reviews. Cardiology · 2025Review
- Water, Soil, Noise, and Light Pollution: JACC Focus Seminar, Part 2.Journal of the American College of Cardiology · 2024Review
- Concurrent Heavy Metal Exposures and Idiopathic Dilated Cardiomyopathy: A Case-Control Study from the Katanga Mining Area of the Democratic Republic of Congo.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
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Abstract
opinion statementThe pathogenesis of idiopathic cardiomyopathies is likely highly complex and remains elusive. Environmental toxins have been hypothesized to possibly cause a subset of cardiomyopathies. Epidemiological, preclinical, and small clinical studies have investigated the role of numerous elements and compounds in the pathogenesis of these myocardial disorders. In this review, we present the evidence implicating elements and environmental compounds in myocardial toxicity, including antimony, cobalt, mercury, aluminum, copper, and acrolein. We discuss their sources, toxic effects, and epidemiology, as well as identify groups at risk for toxic exposure. Through our discussion, we highlight areas where further investigation into the clinical effects of these possible toxins is warranted.
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