Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry

Yanping Ruana

Publications

• Research Article
  Endothelial Function and Short-term Exposure to Particulate Matter: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
  Author(s): Yanping Ruana, Ruijuan Liangb, Hui Liana, Xiaoyi Zhaoa, Xiaole Liua and Zhongjie FanYanping Ruana, Ruijuan Liangb, Hui Liana, Xiaoyi Zhaoa, Xiaole Liua and Zhongjie Fan
  
  Association of particulate matter with endothelial function Current evidence has confirmed the definite correlation between air pollution and cardiovascular disease. One of the mechanisms was the adverse effect on endothelial function. However, there is heterogeneity between the air pollution and endothelial function in different studies. We performed a meta-analysis to determine the direction and strength of the association. PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane library and Web of Science were searched for a combination of keywords related to major air pollutants and to the indexes of endothelial function, including reactive hyperemia, flow-mediated dilation and nitroglycerin-mediated dilatation. Thirteen of reviewed articles with sufficient details met inclusion criteria. Descriptive and quantitative information was extracted from the included studies. A pooled estimate in a random effects model.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2380-2391.1000159

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