A
number of studies indicate ECG and necropsy changes in
cardiovascular system in persons accidentally or intentionally
(suicidal) exposed to organophosphate group of insecticides.
However, there are no reports on CVS changes in people
chronically exposed to the insecticides. Studies carried out
on pesticide formulators chronically exposed to
organophosphate pesticides showed abnormalities of heart rate
and ECG abnormalities like tall R wave, prolonged period of
conduction (AV block or wide QRS complex) and ventricular
premature beats. This is the first report of ECG abnormalities
in occupationally exposed subjects.
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