Radiation-induced cardiovascular dysfunction.
Coronary artery disease and valvular dysfunction are long-term complications of mediastinal irradiation. We describe 3 patients who underwent successful combined coronary artery bypass grafting and valve replacement for symptoms related to radiation-induced coronary artery and valvular disease.
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Cardiovascular Divisions, Princeton Medical Center, New Jersey, USA.
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Bavaria
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Herrmann
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D000328:Adult; D001024:Aortic Valve Stenosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006321:Heart / Q000528:radiation effects*; D006350:Heart Valve Prosthesis; D006689:Hodgkin Disease / Q000532:radiotherapy; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D008946:Mitral Valve Stenosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects