Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9336736 | Cancer Treatment Reviews | 2005 | 13 Pages |
Abstract
This systematic review demonstrates that the risk of CVM after cardiac irradiation for childhood cancer is increased compared to the general population and to unexposed patients. The risk of developing clinical CVE and the precise risk factors for developing CVE or CVM after radiotherapy remain unclear. New well-designed studies are needed to reliably evaluate the long-term risk of CVD following radiotherapy and associated risk factors.
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Authors
Helena J.H. van der Pal, Elvira C. van Dalen, Leontien C.M. Kremer, Piet J.M. Bakker, Flora E. van Leeuwen,