Utilizing FDG-PET/CT to Assess Radiation-induced Cardiotoxicity in Patients with Lung Cancer Based on Tumor Location

Conclusions: The average increase in the GC SUVmean in patients with left lower lung lesions was significantly greater than that in patients with left upper or right lung lesions. Therefore, in our study, the most radiation-induced cardiotoxicity was seen in patients with left lower lung lesions. These findings may be useful to consider in RT treatment planning, and also suggest the need for closer cardiac monitoring post-RT in this group of patients.
Source: Journal of Nuclear Medicine - Category: Nuclear Medicine Authors: Tags: Image-Guided Therapy Posters Source Type: research