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Effect of lead on cardiac parasympathetic function.

K Teruya1, H Sakurai, K Omae

  • 1Department of Hygiene, School of Medicine, Kyorin University, Tokyo, Japan.

International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health
|January 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Lead exposure in male workers significantly decreases R-R interval variation, a marker of cardiac autonomic nervous system function. This dose-related effect, particularly evident in younger individuals, suggests early lead toxicity impacts nerve regulation.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Cardiology
  • Toxicology

Background:

  • Lead exposure is a significant occupational hazard.
  • The cardiac autonomic nervous system (CANS) regulates heart rate and rhythm.
  • Understanding lead's impact on CANS is crucial for early detection of health effects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between blood lead levels (Pb-B) and cardiac autonomic nervous system function in lead-exposed workers.
  • To determine if decreased R-R interval variation is a dose-dependent effect of lead exposure.
  • To identify potential early indicators of lead toxicity.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional survey of 172 male workers with occupational lead exposure.
  • Measurement of R-R interval variation during deep breathing via electrocardiogram (ECG).

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  • Analysis of dose-effect relationship between blood lead levels (Pb-B) and R-R interval variation.

    • Main Results:

    • A significant dose-related decrease in R-R interval variation was observed in 132 workers with stable Pb-B levels (>1 year exposure).
    • Workers with Pb-B levels ≥30 µg/dL showed significantly reduced R-R interval variation compared to those with Pb-B levels ≤20 µg/dL.
    • This effect was more pronounced in younger workers, indicating potential early CANS impairment.

    Conclusions:

    • Lead exposure negatively impacts the cardiac autonomic nervous system, evidenced by decreased R-R interval variation.
    • The observed decrease in R-R interval variation demonstrates a dose-effect relationship with blood lead levels.
    • Reduced R-R interval variation may serve as an early biomarker for lead-induced autonomic dysfunction.