Cardiovascular Diseases & Diagnosis

Department of Physiotherapy, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria

Publications

• Research Article   
  Effects of Quarry Dusts on the Electrocardiogram of Quarry Workers in Abakaliki Metropolis
  Author(s): Ottah-Umahi G, Ezeja GU*, Anwara C, Agwu UM, Onwudiwe CU, Nwodo DO, Okorocha AE, Ugwu O and Okike PO
  
  Associations between high level of occupational dust and cardiovascular diseases have been known for more than half a century. This study aims to evaluate the effects of quarry dusts on the electrocardiogram of quarry workers in Abakaliki metropolis. 100 workers from quarry industry (test group) and 100 civil servants (control group) participated in this study. They were within the age of 18 to 65 years. A questionnaire was issued to obtain some vital medical and workplace information. Signed consents forms were obtained. An electrocardiogram machine was used to examine the electrical activities of their hearts. Data were presented as Mean ± SEM, analyzed using a 2- way ANOVA, and a multiple comparison test using Tukey's Post Hoc Test. Level of significance was set at p<0.05. All statistical analyses were carried out using Graph Pad prism 7 softwa.. Read More»
  

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