Aircraft Noise Poses Threats to Heart Health – American College of Cardiology
Exposure to high levels of aircraft noise, especially at night, is associated with adverse cardiac remodeling in the form of concentric left ventricular (LV) hypertrophy and reduced LV systolic function, leading to an increased risk of major adverse cardiovascular events, according to a new study published in JACC. Researchers analyzed cardiovascular MRI data from 3,635 UK Biobank participants with no self-reported hearing difficulties living near four major airports in the UK. Nighttime aircraft noise
