Re[2]: Rad. induced heart attacks

[bkolb@arinc.com]

>    I have been asked to document that radiation does or does not cause 
> heart attacks.  The University experienced two deaths to heart attacks 
> on two consecutive nights in a department here on campus.  Now everyone 
> feels these deaths are related to working conditions.  The latest 
> theory is that this department is located next to physics and since 
> everyone knows that RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL is used here -- THE HEART 
> ATTACKS WERE SOMEHOW INDUCED BY RADIATION!! 
>    I have stated that an exposure low doses of radiation would not 
> cause this type of specific biological effect.  Now I have been asked 
> to show some type of documentation to that this is the case.  My 
> question is: 
> 
>       Does anyone have any information on this topic? 
>    or 
>       Does anyone know where I could possible get this information? 

What about the fact that x-rays and radiation treatment don't cause heart
attacks.

bill kolb
bkolb@arinc.com