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Have Heart Disease? Steps You Can Take to Reduce Health Effects from Air Pollution
Studies show that air pollution can trigger heart attacks, strokes and worsen heart failure in people who are at risk for these conditions. If you have a heart condition, you could benefit by reducing your exposure to high levels of air pollution.
Greater risk if you have or have had: Coronary artery disease Angina (chest pain) A heart attack Bypass surgery or an angioplasty Heart failure An internal cardiac defibrillator A stroke or transient ischemic attack Blockages in the arteries of the neck or legs
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