Table 2.
Effect of Sodium arsenite (NaAsO2) on electrocardiogram (ECG).
| Parameters | Control | NaAsO2 | Kolaviron (100 mg/kg) | Kolaviron (200 mg/kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heart rate (Beats/mins) | 251.33 ± 13.61 | 495.00 ± 7.07a | 455.00 ± 26.46a,b | 490.00 ± 17.32a,b |
| QRS (ms) | 17.25 ± 4.57 | 21.33 ± 3.51a | 15.25 ± 3.30b | 14.67 ± 2.06b |
| QT (ms) | 62.20 ± 9.25b | 71.67 ± 8.02a | 62.20 ± 9.25 | 63.50 ± 5.97 |
| QTc (ms) | 136.02 ± 12.70 | 198.61 ± 16.31a | 164.08 ± 19.71a,b | 172.23 ± 4.43a,b |
Group A (Control), Group B (NaAsO2), Group C (Kolaviron 100 mg/kg) and Group D (Kolaviron 200 mg/kg). Values are mean ± SD, n = 7, aP < 0.05 compared with control, bP < 0.05 compared with NaAsO2 alone.