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Title: Radiation-induced accelerated coronary arteriosclerosis

Journal Article · · Am. J. Med.; (United States)
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There is a paucity of information on radiation-induced coronary heart disease. A young patient with myocardial infarction following mediastinal irradiation is described. The role of radiotherapy and chemotherapy on the subsequent development of coronary heart disease is discussed.

OSTI ID:
5091218
Journal Information:
Am. J. Med.; (United States), Vol. 1
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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