The Role of Ambient Particulate Matter in Cardiovascular Disease Pathogenesis
Journal: Archiv Euromedica
Year: 2025

Background: Ambient particulate matter (PM) is a well-established risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD), yet regional differences in exposure, susceptibility, and health outcomes remain underexplored. Central and Eastern Europe, including Poland, experience some of the highest PM concentrations in the European Union, but are underrepresented in global analyses. Objective: This narrative review aims to synthesize current evidence on the pathophysiological mechanisms linking PM exposure to