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Radiation-Induced Cardiovascular Toxicities
Shahed N Badiyan1, Lindsay L Puckett2, Gregory Vlacich1
1Department of Radiation Oncology, Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA.
Current Treatment Options in Oncology
|September 10, 2022
Summary
Radiation-induced heart disease (RIHD) is a significant concern after chest radiation therapy (RT). Early screening, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies are crucial for managing RIHD in patients.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Oncology
- Radiation Oncology
Background:
- Radiation-induced heart disease (RIHD) is an increasingly recognized toxicity following chest radiation therapy (RT).
- Research is ongoing to understand the long-term effects of RT on the heart, identify sensitive cardiac substructures, and pinpoint risk factors for RIHD.
- Dose constraints for the whole heart and cardiac substructures have been established by expert groups based on available data and cancer type.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of recognizing and managing radiation-induced heart disease (RIHD).
- To emphasize the need for updated guidelines on screening and mitigation strategies for RIHD.
- To advocate for proactive cardiovascular care in patients undergoing chest RT.
Main Methods:
- Review of seminal papers and expert consensus guidelines on RIHD.
- Evaluation of current research on subacute and long-term effects of RT on the heart.
- Analysis of established whole-heart and cardiac substructure dose constraints.
Main Results:
- RIHD is a significant potential toxicity of chest RT.
- Guidelines recommend cardiovascular risk assessment and reduction before and after RT.
- Cardiovascular imaging and cardiology/cardio-oncology referrals are advised for early detection and management.
Conclusions:
- Familiarization with RIHD screening and mitigation guidelines is essential for clinicians.
- Proactive cardiovascular risk assessment, reduction, and surveillance are recommended for patients receiving chest RT.
- Early recognition of subclinical cardiovascular disease through imaging and specialist consultation can improve patient outcomes.
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