Official journal of the Slovak Society of Cardiology,
Slovak Society of Hypertension and Slovak Association for Cardiac Arrhythmias

Cardiology Letters 2025, 34(3):146-152

Exposome and cardiovascular diseases: The impact of environmental pollutants on cardiovascular health

Andrej Dukát1, Eva Gonçalvesová2, Dominika Šimková2, Juraj Payer1
1 V. interná klinika LFUK a UNB v Bratislave
2 Kardiologická klinika LFUK a NÚSCH, a. s. v Bratislave, Slovenská republika

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The primary risk factors for cardiovascular diseases-such as hypertension, dyslipoproteinemia, diabesity, diet, smoking, stress, and low physical activity-are well documented and regularly discussed in the scientific literature. In recent years, however, increasing attention has been given to the influence of the environment and the long-term effects of various exogenous and endogenous factors. This review explores the concept of the exposome and its impact on cardiovascular disease, while also highlighting the importance of prevention and potential strategic measures.

Keywords: exposome; cardiovascular disease; pollutant; risk factor

Published: March 1, 2025  Show citation

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Dukát A, Gonçalvesová E, Šimková D, Payer J. Exposome and cardiovascular diseases: The impact of environmental pollutants on cardiovascular health. Cardiology Letters. 2025;34(3):146-152.
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