A recent study has explored the impact of aircraft noise on heart health, revealing its association between chronic exposure and left ventricular (LV) remodeling. 

The study was conducted using data from the UK Biobank and examined participants living near four major UK airports who underwent cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging. 

The study found that higher exposure to aircraft noise, measured by night-time and 24-hour noise levels, was associated with increased LV mass, thicker LV walls, and poorer myocardial functions which contribute to the risk of major adverse cardiac events (MACE). Notably, obesity and hypertension were found to facilitate much of the observed effects. 

These findings underscore the importance of considering environmental factors like noise exposure in the prevention of cardiovascular disease, urging policymakers and the aviation industry to address this growing concern for public health.