Ambient Fine Particulate Matter Alters Cerebral Hemodynamics in the Elderly | Zendy

Gregory A. Wellenius | Zendy; Luke D Boyle | Zendy; Elissa H. Wilker | Zendy; Farzaneh A. Sorond | Zendy; Brent A. Coull | Zendy; Petros Koutrakis | Zendy; Murray A. Mittleman | Zendy; Lewis A. Lipsitz | Zendy

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Ambient Fine Particulate Matter Alters Cerebral Hemodynamics in the Elderly

Author(s) -

Gregory A. Wellenius,

Luke D Boyle,

Elissa H. Wilker,

Farzaneh A. Sorond,

Brent A. Coull,

Petros Koutrakis,

Murray A. Mittleman,

Lewis A. Lipsitz

Publication year - 2013

Publication title -

stroke

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 3.397

H-Index - 319

eISSN - 1524-4628

pISSN - 0039-2499

DOI - 10.1161/strokeaha.111.000395

Subject(s) - medicine , particulates , hemodynamics , cardiology , stroke (engine) , mechanical engineering , ecology , engineering , biology

Short-term elevations in fine particulate matter air pollution (PM2.5) are associated with increased risk of acute cerebrovascular events. Evidence from the peripheral circulation suggests that vascular dysfunction may be a central mechanism. However, the effects of PM2.5 on cerebrovascular function and hemodynamics are unknown.

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