[Cardiotoxicity induced by radiotherapy].
The correct diagnosis of radiation-associated cardiac disease is mandatory to avoid useless surgical treatment. We report one patient who underwent mitral replacement and right coronary revascularization thirteen years after radiant therapy for breast cancer.
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U.O. di Cardiologia, Università degli Studi e Policlinico Monteluce di Perugia.
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D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery; D003037:Cobalt Radioisotopes / Q000009:adverse effects; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006321:Heart / Q000528:radiation effects*; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D008946:Mitral Valve Stenosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D009205:Myocarditis / Q000209:etiology; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000209:etiology; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013997:Time Factors
D003037:Cobalt Radioisotopes
Cardiotossicità da radioterapia.