RE: Rad. induced heart attacks

["Barry Siegel" <siegelb@mirlink.wustl.edu>]

I couldn't agree more with this comment.  It is clear, however, that low-level
radiation frequently causes high-level anxiety.  Anxiety can cause myocardial
ischemia, which in turn can induce myocardial infarction, in a patient with
underlying coronary artery disease.  Gee whiz, maybe radiation really does
cause heart attacks?  (PS:  I am surprised that the radiologists and
cardiologists at the University of Connecticut cannot quickly put these
unfounded fears to rest.)

Barry A. Siegel, M.D.
Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology
Washington University School of Medicine
St. Louis, MO
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From: radsafe@romulus.ehs.uiuc.edu on 13 Sep 1994 10:33
Subject: Re: Rad. induced heart attacks
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Ed,

The question is impossible.  Does radiation cause ingrown toenails?
or low blood sugar? or anxeity?  How can you address this issue
other than to say that there is no known link between low level
radiation and heart disease.  If there was, don't you think it
would be more than apparent with variation in background and
occupational levels.

I've had similar problems with cancer clusters in our buildings. 
Let the autopsy speak to the issue.  Don't waste your time trying
to proved a hypothesis that has no basis in scientific fact.

Hope this is resolved soon, so you can deal with real safety
issues.

Dean W. Broga, Ph.D.
Director, Environmental Health & Safety
Medical College of Virginia Campus
Virginia Commonwealth University

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Subject: Re: Rad. induced heart attacks
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