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Study finds alarming level of microplastics in heart attack patients' blood
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Jordan Perkins , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· July 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information on the study and its implications, readers can refer to the full report from KTSM 9 News.
A recent study has uncovered a concerning presence of microplastics in the blood of heart attack patients. The findings have raised new questions about potential health risks associated with microplastics. Researchers discovered plastic particles in the blood of many patients who had experienced a heart attack.
This discovery is notable, but details about the study are limited. For more information on the study and its implications, readers can refer to the full report from KTSM 9 News.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 28, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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