Radiotherapy-induced diffuse myocardial fibrosis in early-stage breast cancer patients – multimodality imaging study with six-year follow-up

Radiotherapy-induced diffuse myocardial fibrosis in early-stage breast cancer patients – multimodality imaging study with six-year follow-up

Abstract Background Breast radiotherapy (RT) induces diffuse myocardial changes, which may increase the incidence of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. This study aimed to evaluate the early signs of diffuse fibrosis after RT and their evolution during a six-year follow-up. Methods Thir...

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Main Authors: Mikko Moisander, Tanja Skyttä, Sari Kivistö, Heini Huhtala, Kjell Nikus, Vesa Virtanen, Pirkko-Liisa Kellokumpu-Lehtinen, Pekka Raatikainen, Suvi Tuohinen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-07-01
Series:Radiation Oncology
Subjects:
Adjuvant Radiotherapy
Breast neoplasms
Cardiac Electrophysiology
Cardiotoxicity
Echocardiography
Endomyocardial Fibrosis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13014-023-02319-z

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13014-023-02319-z

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