Impact of Heavy Metal Exposure on Cardiovascular Health: A Comprehensive Review and Meta-Analysis Involving 324,331 Individuals - Takeaways - MDSpire

Impact of Heavy Metal Exposure on Cardiovascular Health: A Comprehensive Review and Meta-Analysis Involving 324,331 Individuals

  • By

  • Shamikha Cheema

  • Syed Ibad Hussain

  • Muhammad Shaheer Bin Faheem

  • Amna Amir Jalal

  • Mohamed Rifai

  • Areej Dar

  • Muhammad Burhan

  • Areeba Shahid

  • Muhammad Seerat Ali

  • Amna Anwar

  • Misha Khalid

  • Sumaya Samadi

  • November 7, 2025

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    Heavy metals like arsenic, cadmium, and lead are linked to increased cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, affecting millions globally.

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    Chronic exposure to heavy metals disrupts cardiovascular functions through mechanisms like inflammation and endothelial dysfunction.

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    The meta-analysis includes recent studies to quantify the relationship between heavy metals and CVD, addressing gaps in previous research.

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    Most existing studies focus on high-income regions, neglecting low- and middle-income countries where exposure risks are higher.

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    The findings aim to inform public health measures and promote global prevention strategies for cardiovascular disease.

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Impact of Heavy Metal Exposure on Cardiovascular Health: A Comprehensive Review and Meta-Analysis Involving 324,331 Individuals

  • by Shamikha Cheema, Syed Ibad Hussain, Muhammad Shaheer Bin Faheem, Amna Amir Jalal, Mohamed Rifai, Areej Dar, Muhammad Burhan, Areeba Shahid, Muhammad Seerat Ali, Amna Anwar, Misha Khalid, Sumaya Samadi

  • November 7, 2025

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