Impact of temporary traffic bans on the risk of acute coronary syndromes in a large metropolitan area
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Versaci Francesco, Gaspardone Achille, Danesi Alessandro, Ferranti Fabio, Mancone Massimo, Mariano Enrica, Rotolo Francesco, Musto Carmine, Proietti Igino, Berni Andrea, Trani Carlo, Sergi Sonia C, Speciale Giulio, Tanzilli Gaetano, Tomai Fabrizio, Di Giosa Alessandro, Marchegiani Giada, Calcagno Simone, Romagnoli Enrico, Frati Giacomo, Biondi-Zoccai Giuseppe
ISSN: 0031-0808
Strong epidemiologic evidence has highlighted the role of pollution, on top of adverse climate features, as a novel cardiovascular risk factor. However, mechanistic proof that reducing pollution may be beneficial to prevent atherothrombotic events is limited. We aimed at appraising the impact of temporary traffic bans in a large metropolitan area on the risk of acute coronary syndromes.