Changes in triggering of ST-elevation myocardial infarction by particulate air pollution in Monroe County, New York over time: a case-crossover study

Wang, M; Hopke, PK; Masiol, M; Thurston, SW; Cameron, S; Ling, F; van Wijngaarden, E; Croft, D; Squizzato, S; Thevenet-Morrison, K; Chalupa, D; Rich, DQ

HERO ID

7499528

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year

2019

Language

English

PMID

31492149

HERO ID 7499528
In Press No
Year 2019
Title Changes in triggering of ST-elevation myocardial infarction by particulate air pollution in Monroe County, New York over time: a case-crossover study
Authors Wang, M; Hopke, PK; Masiol, M; Thurston, SW; Cameron, S; Ling, F; van Wijngaarden, E; Croft, D; Squizzato, S; Thevenet-Morrison, K; Chalupa, D; Rich, DQ
Journal Environmental Health
Volume 18
Issue 1
Page Numbers 82
Abstract <strong>BACKGROUND: </strong>Previous studies have reported that fine particle (PM2.5) concentrations triggered ST elevation myocardial infarctions (STEMI). In Rochester, NY, multiple air quality policies and economic changes/influences from 2008 to 2013 led to decreased concentrations of PM2.5 and its major constituents (SO42-, NO3-, elemental and primary organic carbon). This study examined whether the rate of STEMI associated with increased ambient gaseous and PM component concentrations was different AFTER these air quality policies and economic changes (2014-2016), compared to DURING (2008-2013) and BEFORE these polices and changes (2005-2007).<br /><br /><strong>METHODS: </strong>Using 921 STEMIs treated at the University of Rochester Medical Center (2005-2016) and a case-crossover design, we examined whether the rate of STEMI associated with increased PM2.5, ultrafine particles (UFP, < 100 nm), accumulation mode particles (AMP, 100-500 nm), black carbon, SO2, CO, and O3 concentrations in the previous 1-72 h was modified by the time period related to these pollutant source changes (BEFORE, DURING, AFTER).<br /><br /><strong>RESULTS: </strong>Each interquartile range (3702 particles/cm3) increase in UFP concentration in the previous 1 h was associated with a 12% (95% CI = 3%, 22%) increase in the rate of STEMI. The effect size was larger in the AFTER period (26%) than the DURING (5%) or BEFORE periods (9%). There were similar patterns for black carbon and SO2.<br /><br /><strong>CONCLUSIONS: </strong>An increased rate of STEMI associated with UFP and other pollutant concentrations was higher in the AFTER period compared to the BEFORE and DURING periods. This may be due to changes in PM composition (e.g. higher secondary organic carbon and particle bound reactive oxygen species) following these air quality policies and economic changes.
Doi 10.1186/s12940-019-0521-3
Pmid 31492149
Wosid WOS:000484624400001
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Language Text English
Keyword Particulate matter; Ultrafine particles; ST elevation myocardial infarction; Air quality; Effect modification; Case-crossover