The patients, with an average age of 65, had diverse health and lifestyle histories, including smoking, alcohol consumption, high blood pressure, or diabetes. They used plastic products daily and were roughly divided between rural and urban areas. Microplastics of various shapes and sizes were detected using chemical analysis techniques in 24 of the 30 blood clots studied, at different concentrations. The tests also identified the same types of plastics as those detected in the arterial plaque study: polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and polyethylene (PE). The new study also detected polyamide 66 in clots, a common plastic used in fabrics and textiles. … Continue reading Over 80% of Studied Clots Reveal Microplastic Presence—Links to Increased Stroke and Heart Attack Risks Uncovered