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From pollution to palpitations: the heart’s silent battle with microplastics

Abstract The pervasive presence of microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPs) in the environment has raised growing concerns regarding their potential health impacts. While research has progressively revealed the toxicological effects of..

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Microplastics in cardiopulmonary bypass: quantification and characterization of particles across systems

Abstract OBJECTIVES This study determines the microplastic (MP) levels, dimension, shape, and chemical composition generated from conventional cardiopulmonary bypass and minimally invasive extracorporeal circulation (MiECC) circuits. METHODS In vitro conventional and..

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Microplastic in perfusion: the hidden risk and how to address it

Abstract The paper published in this issue of the ICVTS by Green and colleagues [] from the University of Hull in the UK addresses an often underestimated yet increasingly recognized issue in..

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Microplastic in perfusion: the hidden risk and how to address it

Abstract The paper published in this issue of the ICVTS by Green and colleagues [] from the University of Hull in the UK addresses an often underestimated yet increasingly recognized issue in..

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