Intervention of Air Pollution and Acute Coronary Syndrome

Intervention of Air Pollution and Acute Coronary Syndrome

To determine the effect of intervention of ambient air pollution on acute coronary syndrome patients.

To investgate the effect of wearing facemasks to decreasing levels of exposure to ambient air on acute coronary syndrome patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Non-smoker of any type during past six months and living in a non-smoking household.
2. A diagnosis of myocardial infarction or unstable angina 7-90 days prior to signed informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Unstable CV disorders including uncompensated heart failure, refractory angina, uncontrolled arrhythmias, critical valvular heart disease and severe hypertension.
2. A history of infection with human immunodeficiency virus.
3. History of malignancy including leukemia and lymphoma AND/OR any severe, life-threatening disease AND/OR history of drug abuse within the last 2 years.
4. Pregnancy or intent to get pregnant during the study period.