title: [Effect of work in the coke-producing plant on the circulatory system of workers].
abstract: 253 coke ++ plant workers employed for over 5 years were subject to examination. From among them 207 were exposed to very high concentrations of benzo-a-pyrene (BaP) and tar substances as well as to benzene, its homologues and carbon monoxide. However, none of these concentrations exceeded MAC value. Apart from routine medical examinations resting ECG was made and when necessary propranolol test, exercise test or even coronarography. In addition, polycardiographic and ultrasonocardiographic examinations were carried out. Comparing the results obtained in the group exposed with the controls it was found that arterial hypertension, coronary insufficiency and pathologic polycardiograms were more prevalent in the workers exposed. Chronic exposure to CO, BaP and smoking habit were considered to be factors exerting a deteriorating effect on cardiac muscle.
authors.affiliation: Z Katedry i Kliniki Chorób Wewnetrznych i Zawodowych w Zabrzu Slaskiej Akademii Medycznej.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Sroczyński
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Biskupek
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Podolecki
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Schneiberg
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000395:Air Pollutants, Occupational / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001564:Benzo(a)pyrene / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002617:Chemical Industry; D003077:Coke; D005260:Female; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000139:chemically induced*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011044:Poland
chemical_list: D000395:Air Pollutants, Occupational; D003077:Coke; D001564:Benzo(a)pyrene
vernacular_title: Wpływ pracy przy produkcji koksu na układ krazenia zatrudnionych pracowników.