Radiation-associated Arrhythmias: Putative Pathophysiological Mechanisms, Prevalence, Screening and Management Strategies

Radiation-associated Arrhythmias: Putative Pathophysiological Mechanisms, Prevalence, Screening and Management Strategies Radiation-associated cardiovascular disease (RACD), sometimes referred to as radiation-induced cardiovascular disease, is an increasingly recognised clinical entity.1 It is a significant adverse effect of radiation therapy for common malignancies that involve the chest, and includes lymphomas, lung, mediastinal and breast cancers.2 The acute manifestation...
Source: Radcliffe Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research