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Is there a link between microplastics and heart disease?

Surgeons are coming across increasing amounts of plastic in humans when they operate. Are the pra...

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09.50 19 Aug 2026


Is there a link between microplastics and heart disease?


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09.50 19 Aug 2026


Surgeons are coming across increasing amounts of plastic in humans when they operate. Are the practical ways to keep them out of your system, and keep you from developing unnecessary heart problems? 

Claire discusses this further with Paddy Barrett is a Preventative Cardiologist at Blackrock Clinic.


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