Study of the effect of exposure to carbon disulfide on cardiovascular system

ABSTRACT

The aim of this work is to define the CVS effects of exposure to CS2 on exposed workers. The effects studied included changes in blood pressure, ECG changes, especially ischemic changes and findings suggesting peripheral vascular diseases. It was concluded that exposure to CS2 resulted in obesity, intermittent claudicating, elevation of blood pressure, although within the normal range and ischemic heart changes especially among exposed workers less than 40 years of age