Cardiac CT reveals high prevalence of coronary artery disease in esophageal cancer eligible for radiotherapy

Cardiac CT reveals high prevalence of coronary artery disease in esophageal cancer eligible for radiotherapy

Background: Assessment of cardiac disease before cancer therapy is crucial, as advancements in cancer treatment have led to prolonged survival and an increase in cardiovascular complications. Specifically, esophageal cancer and heart disease share common risk factors, such as smoking and obesity. Ra...

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Main Authors: Akinori Takada, Satoshi Nakamura, Yutaka Toyomasu, Takamitsu Mase, Tomoko Kawamura, Suguru Araki, Yoshitaka Suzuki, Masaki Ohi, Hajime Sakuma, Yoshihito Nomoto, Kakuya Kitagawa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Medical Journals Sweden 2025-02-01
Series:Acta Oncologica
Subjects:
esophageal cancer
radiation therapy
cardiovascular complications
myocardial perfusion
intensity-modulated radiation therapy
proton beam therapy
Online Access:https://medicaljournalssweden.se/actaoncologica/article/view/42563
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