Cardiology Research and Practice · 2011 · 208 citations · 66 references
MedicineOncologyRadiation OncologyCardio-oncologyRadiation ProtectionRadiobiologyBiological Effects Of RadiationCancer Therapy-related CardiotoxicityRadiation PhysiologyRadiation TherapyRadiation ToxicityRadiation-induced Heart DiseaseCardiovascular Late EffectsHeart ToxicityRadiation Effects On The Cardiovascular SystemRadiation-associated Heart FailureRadiation-induced ArrhythmiasRadiation-induced Cardiac InjuryRadiation-induced CardiomyopathyRadiation-induced Myocardial Ischemia
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.
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François Paris, Zvi Fuks, Anthony D. Kang et al. · Science · 2001 · 1.3K citations