Carotid Artery Stenosis and Ischemic Stroke in Patients with Head and Neck Cancer Treated with Radiotherapy: A Critical Review

CONCLUSIONS: Clinicians involved in the care of HNC patients treated with RT should be aware of the increased risk of CAS and IS and the challenges in risk prediction. While there is a lack of evidence to make firm recommendations, HNC survivorship recommendations should ensure HNC survivors and primary care providers are informed of these risks and the importance of assessment and management of CVD risk factors. Future studies are required to refine risk prediction models in HNC patients, and to determine those most likely to benefit from targeted screening and initiation of early preventative strategies.PMID:38583496 | DOI:10.1016/j.ijrobp.2024.03.044

Source: Health Physics - April 7, 2024 Category: Physics Authors: Justin Smith Danielle Margalit Jonathan Golledge Domenico Nastasi Anju Nohria Lachlan McDowell Source Type: research