Contemporary Understandings of Cardiovascular Disease After Cancer Radiotherapy: a Focus on Ischemic Heart Disease

Autor: Emefah Loccoh, Ajay Vallakati, Patrick Ruz, Daniel Addison, Jeremy Slivnick, Lisa Kim, Terence M. Williams, Ahmet S. Ayan, Reynaldo Sanchez, Ragavendra R. Baliga, Eric D. Miller, Uzoma Anaba
Rok vydání: 2020
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Zdroj: Current cardiology reports. 22(11)
ISSN: 1534-3170
Popis: Radiation-induced cardiovascular disease, including coronary artery disease, is a well-known sequela of radiation therapy and represents a significant source of morbidity and mortality for cancer survivors. This review examines current literature and guidelines to care for this growing population of cancer survivors. The development of radiation-induced ischemic heart disease following radiation can lead even to early cardiotoxicities, inclusive of coronary artery disease, which limit cancer treatment outcomes. These coronary lesions tend to be diffuse, complex, and proximal. Early detection with multimodality imaging and targeted intervention is required to minimize these risks. Early awareness, detection, and management of radiation-induced cardiovascular disease are paramount as cancer survivorship continues to grow.
Databáze: OpenAIRE