Exposure to Fine Particulate Matter Leads to Rapid Heart Rate Variability Changes

• Main Authors: Riediker, Michael, Franc, Yannick, Bochud, Murielle, Meier, Reto, Rousson, Valentin
• Other Authors: School of Materials Science & Engineering
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Heart Rate Variability; Fine Particulate Matter
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/84802; http://hdl.handle.net/10220/45117
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Introduction: Heart Rate Variability (HRV) reflects the adaptability of the heart to internal and external stimuli. Reduced HRV is a predictor of post-infarction mortality. We previously found in road maintenance workers HRV-increases several hours after exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5)....