Treatment of left main coronary artery lesion after late thoracic radiotherapy.
Prevention of late cardiovascular complications after radiation therapy (RT) for treatment of a malignant tumor is challenging. We report the case of a young male patient with Hodgkin's lymphoma treated with RT, who developed ischemic heart disease during follow-up, although he had no cardiovascular risk factors. We conclude that patients undergoing RT who experience chest pain should be fully investigated for coronary artery disease.
Instituto do Coração, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brasil. verasalemi@cardiol.br
Vera Maria Cury
VM
Salemi
André L
AL
Dabarian
Luciano
L
Nastari
Marcus
M
Gama
José
J
Soares Júnior
Charles
C
Mady
D003324:Coronary Artery Disease / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D003331:Coronary Vessels / Q000528:radiation effects*; D006689:Hodgkin Disease / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D055815:Young Adult