The Effects of Air Pollution on Atrial Fibrillation: A Systematic Review
This review affirms a significant association between air pollution, particularly PM<sub>2.5</sub> and NO<sub>2</sub>, and the risk of atrial fibrillation. The findings suggest that even pollutant concentrations deemed "safe" may increase AF risk, particularly in vulnerable populations. Future research should standardize exposure assessment and explore understudied pollutants and effect modifiers. These results underscore the importance of air quality regulations as a public health intervention to reduce AF burden and support cardiovascular health.
Authors
- Ben Saracco
- Elizabeth Cerceo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3155-2193)
- Rachel Moshman
- Mei R. Fu
- Zosia Canzoniero
- Cassandra Yap
Institutions
- Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (US)
- Cooper University Health Care (US)
- University of Missouri–Kansas City (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Environmental Health Insights
- Published
- 2026-02-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/11786302261416308
- Primary Topic
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00