Reduced increase of calcium scores using breath-hold in left-sided whole breast irradiation.

CONCLUSION: After a median follow-up of 7.4 years, we found significantly less increased CAC scores when using BH. This is a relevant finding since higher levels of CAC scores are associated with higher probabilities of coronary artery events. Moreover, it underlines the rationale for the use of BH in left-sided whole breast irradiation.
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Source: Radiotherapy and Oncology : journal of the European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology - May 10, 2020 Category: Radiology Authors: Mast ME, Pekelharing JF, Heijenbrok MW, van Klaveren D, van Kempen-Harteveld ML, Petoukhova AL, Verbeek-de Kanter A, Schreur JHM, Struikmans H Tags: Radiother Oncol Source Type: research