Scientists have found in the vessels of patients with stroke an extremely large amount of microplasty, which can significantly increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Science Alert writes about it.
Researchers have found that microplastic and nanoplastic are present not only in the blood but also accumulated in the internal organs, in particular in the lungs and liver. The new work indicates a direct relationship between the presence of microplasty in the arteries and the increased risk of heart attacks and strokes.
"In healthy arteries, microplastic also happens, but the amount we found in stroke patients was shocking," said Dr. Ross Clark of New Mexico University.
Within the study, scientists analyzed the carotid arteries of 48 patients. The results showed that in fat plaques of asymptomatic patients the level of microplasty was 16 times higher, and in those who suffered a stroke, mini-stroke or vision loss-51 times more than in healthy persons.
Scientists have also found that cells in arterial plastic plastic plastic have altered gene activity, which can provoke the development of inflammatory processes and accelerated vessels.
Earlier in London, doctors reported a new method of cleansing the body of microplastics with the help of apheresis - a special procedure of blood filtration, which is traditionally used for the treatment of individual diseases.
