Mediastinal irradiation and its effect on the cardiovascular system.
Mediastinal irradiation for various malignancies can cause radiation injury to mediastinal structures, most importantly the cardiovascular system. This article reviews the effect of radiation on cardiovascular structures and the manifestations of various radiation-induced heart diseases.
Tang
David
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Cardiothoracic Department, National Heart Institute, Kuala Lunpur, Malaysia.
Peng
Edward W K
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Giri
Dheeraj
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Chowdhary
Manish
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Sarkar
Pradip
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D002319:Cardiovascular System / Q000528:radiation effects*; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008479:Mediastinal Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D008482:Mediastinum / Q000098:blood supply / Q000528:radiation effects*; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000209:etiology*; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage