Cardiovascular effects of potential occupational hazards

Samuel Z. Goldhaber, MD

J Am Coll Cardiol. 1983;2(6):1210-1215. doi:10.1016/S0735-1097(83)80352-0

Abstract

Cardiovascular effects of potential occupational hazards have received relatively little attention. The major inhalant occupational exposures of concern are carbon disulfide, nitrates, halogenated hydrocarbons and carbon dioxide. 

Occupational exposure to certain trace metals may also be associated with adverse cardiovascular effects

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Of concern is potential toxicity from cobalt, antimony, lead, cadmium and arsenic. Potential physical hazards exist in association with noise, heat and radiofrequency radiation. In most instances, the data are suggestive rather than conclusive.

Further epidemiologic studies with careful control for potentially complicating factors, such as baseline differences in blood pressure, cigarette smoking habits and age, are needed. In some areas where epidemiologic studies have provided clues, the mechanisms of action of potential occupational hazards require further basic scientific investigation.

Las enfermedades Cardiovasculares como consecuencia del trabajo, son freccuentemente desconocidas.Arriesgo aún más, no es pensada como una causa de enfermedad laboral porque se confunde con afecciones de naturaleza ajena al trabajo.Esta publicación, evidencia que hace más de 30 años ya se pensaba en el orígen ocupacional de algunas enfermedades cardiovasculares
                                                                                                                 Jorge Salem