[Features of cardiovascular diseases in cleaners-up of consequences of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Station accident and in residents of territories polluted by radionuclides]

Med Tr Prom Ekol. 2002:(7):22-5.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

The authors discuss features of cardiovascular diseases in liquidators of Chernobyl nuclear power station accident consequences and in residents of territories polluted with radionuclides, present recommendations on correction of risk factors leading to atherosclerosis--the main cause of cardiovascular complications.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Arteriosclerosis / diagnosis
  • Arteriosclerosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Arteriosclerosis / etiology
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / diagnosis
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / etiology*
  • Cesium Radioisotopes / adverse effects*
  • Data Interpretation, Statistical
  • Electrocardiography
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Power Plants*
  • Radioactive Hazard Release*
  • Risk Factors
  • Russia
  • Software
  • Soil Pollutants, Radioactive / adverse effects*
  • Ukraine
  • Ultrasonography

Substances

  • Cesium Radioisotopes
  • Soil Pollutants, Radioactive