A recent study in China published in EBioMedicine aimed to understand the impact of microplastic pollution on human health by analyzing microplastics found in thrombi from deep veins, coronary, and cerebral arteries. They used multiple detection methods and found various polymer types and physical characteristics of microplastics in human thrombi. The levels of microplastics were correlated with the severity of ischemic strokes, and the presence of microplastics was linked to higher D-dimer levels, indicating an increased risk of thrombotic events. The study concludes that microplastics in thrombi from major blood vessels could contribute to thrombotic events and disease severity.
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Study finds microplastics in blood clots, linking them to higher risk of heart attacks and strokes
