Here, we present an expert consensus document on behalf of the European Society of Cardiology that explores the mechanisms and relationships between ambient air pollution and cardiovascular disease. The purpose of this document is to highlight and raise awareness of the importance and wide-ranging impact of air pollution on cardiovascular disease. It will also provide guidance to society, patients, and healthcare professionals on the potential health impacts of air pollution, and make recommendations for future public health and research priorities to manage and mitigate this avoidable cause of death and disease.

Published Jan 27, 2015

Newby, D. E., Mannucci, P. M., Tell, G. S., Baccarelli, A. A., Brook, R. D., Donaldson, K., Forastiere, F., Franchini, M., Franco, O. H., Graham, I., Hoek, G., Hoffmann, B., Hoylaerts, M. F., Künzli, N., Mills, N., Pekkanen, J., Peters, A., Piepoli, M. F., Rajagopalan, S., & Storey, R. F. (2015). Expert position paper on air pollution and cardiovascular disease. European Heart Journal, 36(2), 83–93. https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehu458