Radiotherapy-induced concomitant coronary artery stenosis and mitral valve disease

Wien Klin Wochenschr. 2014 Apr;126(7-8):243-5. doi: 10.1007/s00508-014-0505-9. Epub 2014 Feb 13.

Abstract

Radiotherapy is extensively used in the treatment of Hodgkin's disease. One of its untoward effects is on heart. Coronary arteries and heart valves can be adversely affected from radiotherapy. However, co-existence of both conditions is very rare. In this report, we present a patient with Hodgkin's disease who developed both coronary artery stenosis and severe mitral valve regurgitation after radiotherapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Coronary Stenosis / diagnosis*
  • Coronary Stenosis / etiology*
  • Coronary Stenosis / therapy
  • Hodgkin Disease / complications
  • Hodgkin Disease / radiotherapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency / diagnosis*
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency / etiology*
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency / therapy
  • Radiation Injuries / diagnosis*
  • Radiation Injuries / etiology*
  • Radiation Injuries / therapy
  • Radiotherapy, Conformal / adverse effects*
  • Treatment Outcome