Short and long term radiation induced cardiovascular disease in patients with cancer

Radiation‐induced cardiovascular disease is well described as a late effect in cancer patients treated with radiation therapy. Advancements in surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy have led to an increasing number of cancer survivors with resultant long‐term side effects related to their cancer treatments. In this review, we describe the short‐ and long‐term cardiovascular consequences of mediastinal radiotherapy and discuss the optimal cardiovascular assessments and diagnostic tools in asymptomatic and symptomatic patients.
Source: Clinical Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: REVIEW Source Type: research