Radiation-induced cardiovascular dysfunction

Am J Cardiol. 1996 Jul 1;78(1):114-5. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9149(96)00240-8.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aortic Valve Stenosis / etiology*
  • Aortic Valve Stenosis / surgery
  • Cardiac Catheterization
  • Coronary Artery Bypass
  • Coronary Disease / etiology*
  • Coronary Disease / surgery
  • Heart / radiation effects*
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis
  • Hodgkin Disease / radiotherapy
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Mitral Valve Stenosis / etiology*
  • Mitral Valve Stenosis / surgery
  • Radiation Injuries / surgery*
  • Radiotherapy / adverse effects