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| Vassallo,D.V.; Simões,M.R.; Furieri,L.B.; Fioresi,M.; Fiorim,J.; Almeida,E.A.S.; Angeli,J.K.; Wiggers,G.A.; Peçanha,F.M.; Salaices,M.. |
| Heavy metals have been used in a wide variety of human activities that have significantly increased both professional and environmental exposure. Unfortunately, disasters have highlighted the toxic effects of metals on different organs and systems. Over the last 50 years, the adverse effects of chronic lead, mercury and gadolinium exposure have been underscored. Mercury and lead induce hypertension in humans and animals, affecting endothelial function in addition to their other effects. Increased cardiovascular risk after exposure to metals has been reported, but the underlying mechanisms, mainly for short periods of time and at low concentrations, have not been well explored. The presence of other metals such as gadolinium has raised concerns about... |
| Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article |
Palavras-chave: Heavy metal toxicity; Vascular reactivity; Mercury; Lead; Gadolinium. |
| Ano: 2011 |
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-879X2011000900016 |
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