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Radiation-Induced Heart Disease: A Clinical Update

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: Cardiovascular diseases and cancer are the two leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Improvement in cancer therapy has led to increasing number of cancer survivors, some of whom may suffer from adverse cardiovascular effects of radiation therapy. Longterm followup is essential, as the cardiac complication may manifest years after completion of radiation therapy. In this paper, we have discussed the cardiovascular effects of radiation therapy.

Source: Cardiology Research and Practice

DOI: 10.4061/2011/317659

Authors: Syed Wamique Yusuf, Shehzad Sami, Iyad N. Daher

Institution: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Language: English

Topic: Chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity and mitigation

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,570