Cardiovascular effects of potential occupational hazards
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Cardiovascular effects of potential occupational hazards.
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. Of concern is potential toxicity from cobalt, antimony, lead,...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of the American College of Cardiology
سال: 1983
ISSN: 0735-1097
DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(83)80352-0