Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10918429 | Radiotherapy and Oncology | 2014 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
IMT in irradiated carotid arteries was significantly increased in the first 7Â years after RT. The incidence rate of stroke was six fold increased. Patients treated with RT for HNC have sustained risk for developing atherosclerosis of the carotid arteries and future stroke.
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Authors
Joyce Wilbers, Lucille D. Dorresteijn, Roy Haast, Frank J. Hoebers, Johannes H. Kaanders, Willem Boogerd, Erik D. van Werkhoven, Marlies E. Nowee, Hendrik H.G. Hansen, Chris L. de Korte, Arnoud C. Kappelle, Ewoud J. van Dijk,