Modern Radiotherapy and Risk of Cardiotoxicity

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Abstract

Despite the advancements of modern radiotherapy, radiation-induced heart disease remains a common cause of morbidity and mortality amongst cancer survivors. This review outlines the basic mechanism, clinical presentation, risk stratification, early detection, possible mitigation, and treatment of this condition.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)65-76
Number of pages12
JournalChemotherapy
Volume65
Issue number3-4
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2020

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Oncology
  • Pharmacology
  • Drug Discovery
  • Pharmacology (medical)
  • Infectious Diseases

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