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Radiation-Induced Coronary Artery Disease

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: column discusses radiation-induced coronary artery disease (RICAD), a distinct and increasingly recognized cause of CAD among cancer survivors after receiving chest radiation therapy. RICAD typically presents years or even decades after mediastinal radiation therapy, often affecting young patients without traditional cardiovascular risk factors. Unlike typical atherosclerosis, RICAD is driven by chronic inflammation and fibrosis. Clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion in cancer survivors, and management often favors medical therapy and percutaneous coronary intervention when indicated.

Source: Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Journal

DOI: 10.14797/mdcvj.1661

Author: Mohamad B. Taha

Institution: Houston Methodist

Language: English

Topic: Effects of Radiation Exposure

Subfield: Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4413194065