Published in Journal of the American College of Cardiology · View the paper (DOI)
A study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that people exposed to high aircraft noise levels had stiffer and thicker heart muscles, which contracted and expanded less easily. This was especially true for those exposed to higher noise at night, potentially due to impaired sleep and stress responses.
Coverage from 2 institutions
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Exposure to aircraft noise linked to worse heart function
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Article 1
American College of Cardiology · Jan 8, 2025 · first to report
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Article 2
University College London · Jan 8, 2025