Microplastics Detected in Human Hearts Raise Health Concerns

Recently, a study by Chinese scientists revealed the presence of microplastics in human hearts for the first time.

• The research team examined heart tissue samples from 15 patients who had undergone cardiovascular surgery.
• The study uncovered individual microplastic pieces in the majority of tissue samples, with microplastic samples detected in all blood samples as well.
• The discovery raises questions about how microplastics enter cardiac tissues and their potential long-term effects on patients after heart surgery.
• The analysis identified various types of microplastics, including Polyethylene terephthalate used in clothing and food containers, as well as polyvinyl chloride (PVC) commonly ....