Phthalates and Cardiac Electrophysiology (IMAGE)

Children's National Hospital

Phthalates and Cardiac Electrophysiology

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New preclinical research finds acute exposure to MEHP, a common plasticizer used in medical equipment, increases risk for alternans and arrhythmias, disruptions in heart rhythm. The images above show changes in heart rhythm, measured by slowed epicardial conduction velocity, enhanced action potential prolongation and impaired sinus node activity.

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<em>Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology</em>, Plasticizer Interaction with the Heart, Volume: 12, Issue: 7, DOI: (10.1161/CIRCEP.119.007294)

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Dr. Posnack and the research team created this image for <em>Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology</em>

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