Drug-induced and heavy metal damage to the vascular system does occur, although the mechanisms are not clearly understood. Examples include lead, bismuth, mercury, iodides, fluorides, chlorinated hydrocarbon pesticides and salicylates. | Drug-induced and heavy metal damage to the vascular system does occur, although the mechanisms are not clearly understood. Examples include lead, bismuth, mercury, iodides, fluorides, chlorinated hydrocarbon pesticides and salicylates. |