Advances in Screening for Radiation-Associated Cardiotoxicity in Cancer Patients.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose of review

Radiation is foundational to the treatment of cancer and improves overall survival. Yet, it is important to recognize the potential cardiovascular effects of radiation therapy and how to best minimize or manage them. Screening-both through imaging and with biomarkers-can potentially identify cardiovascular effects early, allowing for prompt initiation of treatment to mitigate late effects.

Recent findings

Cardiac echocardiography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography, and measurements of troponin and natriuretic peptides serve as the initial screening tests of choice for RICD. Novel imaging applications, including positron emission tomography and specific MRI parameters, and biomarker testing, including myeloperoxidase, growth differentiati

SUBMITTER: Schiffer W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10682284 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature