Cardiovascular disease manifestations in Chernobyl liquidators: 25 years later. Clinico-analytical review

Aim. To analyse the results of clinical cardiovascular disease (CVD) monitoring and the specifics of CVD manifestations in Chernobyl liquidators, who were exposed to “low” radiation doses 25 years ago. Material and methods. In total, 402 Chernobyl liquidators were examined. One hundred eighty five i...

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Main Author: I. L. Telkova
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Published: «SILICEA-POLIGRAF» LLC 2012-06-01
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description Aim. To analyse the results of clinical cardiovascular disease (CVD) monitoring and the specifics of CVD manifestations in Chernobyl liquidators, who were exposed to “low” radiation doses 25 years ago. Material and methods. In total, 402 Chernobyl liquidators were examined. One hundred eighty five individuals have been followed up for 15 years (1994-2009) and underwent primary and repeat cardiologic examination, such as coronary artery (CA) angiography, endomyocardial biopsy, computed spiral tomography of CA, peripheral artery ultrasound, and the assessment of hormone levels, carbohydrate metabolism, and cardiovascular function. Results. At the first stage of cardiovascular monitoring (1995-1999), the most prevalent forms of CVD among Chernobyl liquidators were arterial hypertension, AH (70,3%) and/or coronary microvascular coronary heart disease, MVCHD (58,9%). Ten-fifteen years later, the prevalence of AH had not changed substantially. The prevalence of atherosclerotic coronary heart disease (ACHD) had increased, partly due to CA atherosclerosis development in patients with earlier diagnosed MVCHD. Severity, manifestations, and outcomes of CVD in Chernobyl liquidators were dependent on a range of factors, such as age, duration and doses of radiation exposure, and subsequent lifestyle and work characteristics. Conclusion. Stabilisation of AH pathomorphosis and prevention of atherosclerotic progression of MVCHD were associated with early diagnostics of vascular pathology and effective CVD prevention.
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spelling doaj-art-ff85facd5619481db18bd278168c4d0f2025-08-20T02:59:52Zrus«SILICEA-POLIGRAF» LLCКардиоваскулярная терапия и профилактика1728-88002619-01252012-06-01113626910.15829/1728-8800-2012-3-62-691534Cardiovascular disease manifestations in Chernobyl liquidators: 25 years later. Clinico-analytical reviewI. L. Telkova0Research Institute of Cardiology, Siberian Branch, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, TomskAim. To analyse the results of clinical cardiovascular disease (CVD) monitoring and the specifics of CVD manifestations in Chernobyl liquidators, who were exposed to “low” radiation doses 25 years ago. Material and methods. In total, 402 Chernobyl liquidators were examined. One hundred eighty five individuals have been followed up for 15 years (1994-2009) and underwent primary and repeat cardiologic examination, such as coronary artery (CA) angiography, endomyocardial biopsy, computed spiral tomography of CA, peripheral artery ultrasound, and the assessment of hormone levels, carbohydrate metabolism, and cardiovascular function. Results. At the first stage of cardiovascular monitoring (1995-1999), the most prevalent forms of CVD among Chernobyl liquidators were arterial hypertension, AH (70,3%) and/or coronary microvascular coronary heart disease, MVCHD (58,9%). Ten-fifteen years later, the prevalence of AH had not changed substantially. The prevalence of atherosclerotic coronary heart disease (ACHD) had increased, partly due to CA atherosclerosis development in patients with earlier diagnosed MVCHD. Severity, manifestations, and outcomes of CVD in Chernobyl liquidators were dependent on a range of factors, such as age, duration and doses of radiation exposure, and subsequent lifestyle and work characteristics. Conclusion. Stabilisation of AH pathomorphosis and prevention of atherosclerotic progression of MVCHD were associated with early diagnostics of vascular pathology and effective CVD prevention.https://cardiovascular.elpub.ru/jour/article/view/1819low radiation dosesheart and vesselsvasoprotective effectcoronary microvascular disease
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Cardiovascular disease manifestations in Chernobyl liquidators: 25 years later. Clinico-analytical review
Кардиоваскулярная терапия и профилактика
low radiation doses
heart and vessels
vasoprotective effect
coronary microvascular disease
title Cardiovascular disease manifestations in Chernobyl liquidators: 25 years later. Clinico-analytical review
title_full Cardiovascular disease manifestations in Chernobyl liquidators: 25 years later. Clinico-analytical review
title_fullStr Cardiovascular disease manifestations in Chernobyl liquidators: 25 years later. Clinico-analytical review
title_full_unstemmed Cardiovascular disease manifestations in Chernobyl liquidators: 25 years later. Clinico-analytical review
title_short Cardiovascular disease manifestations in Chernobyl liquidators: 25 years later. Clinico-analytical review
title_sort cardiovascular disease manifestations in chernobyl liquidators 25 years later clinico analytical review
topic low radiation doses
heart and vessels
vasoprotective effect
coronary microvascular disease
url https://cardiovascular.elpub.ru/jour/article/view/1819
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