Association between hydrocarbon exposure and risk of stroke: a systematic literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hydrocarbon exposure, including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), is increasingly linked to vascular dysfunction and stroke, a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally. Common in occupational and environmental contexts, hydrocarbons induce oxidative stress, systemic inflammation, and endothelial dysfunction, disrupting vascular health. This systematic review examines the association between hydrocarbon exposure and stroke, emphasizing specific metabolites and their cerebrovascular effects.

Methods

A comprehensive search across PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science was conducted through December 10 2024, identifying observational studies exploring hydrocarbon exposure and stroke risk. Studies meeting predefined inc

SUBMITTER: Shabil M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11844011 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature