Radiation injury to the heart
Journal Article
·
· International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology and Physics
- Univ. of Utah Medical Center, Salt Lake City, UT (United States)
For the RTOG Consensus Conference on Late Effects of Cancer Treatment we summarize the clinical manifestations of cardiac complications appearing months to years following incidental irradiation of the heart during treatment of thoracic neoplasms. The most common effects present as pericardial disease, however, it is becoming more clear that precocious or accelerated coronary artery disease is an important late effect, especially in patients treated with radiation before the age of 21 years. To the extent it is known, the pathophysiology of the various syndromes is described and the extensive literature on dose, volume, and fractionation factors is reviewed. Based upon our current understanding of late cardiac effects, a clinical grading system has been developed and is published elsewhere in this issue. 49 refs., 1 tab.
- OSTI ID:
- 90884
- Journal Information:
- International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology and Physics, Journal Name: International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology and Physics Journal Issue: 5 Vol. 31; ISSN IOBPD3; ISSN 0360-3016
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
Similar Records
Prevalence and significance of gallium-67 uptake in the heart after open-heart surgery
Cardiac disease after radiation therapy for Hodgkin's disease: analysis of 48 patients
Cardiovascular findings on cross-sectional imaging: spectrum of incidental and critical findings and clinical relevance for the abdominal radiologist
Journal Article
·
Sun Jan 31 23:00:00 EST 1988
· Am. J. Cardiol.; (United States)
·
OSTI ID:5406460
Cardiac disease after radiation therapy for Hodgkin's disease: analysis of 48 patients
Journal Article
·
Wed Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1983
· Am. J. Cardiol.; (United States)
·
OSTI ID:5096461
Cardiovascular findings on cross-sectional imaging: spectrum of incidental and critical findings and clinical relevance for the abdominal radiologist
Journal Article
·
Thu Feb 28 23:00:00 EST 2019
· Abdominal Radiology (Online)
·
OSTI ID:22923069