Publications by authors named "Natalie Jung-In Park"
JACC CardioOncol
December 2023
Article Synopsis
- This study investigates the relationship between radiotherapy doses to specific cardiac structures and the risk of significant heart events in patients with advanced lung cancer.
- It analyzes data from 233 patients treated between 2006 and 2018, finding that over 22% experienced cardiac issues post-treatment, particularly linked to the dose received in vital coronary arteries and elevated coronary artery calcium (CAC) scores.
- Key findings reveal that a higher volume of heart tissue receiving radiation and a CAC score greater than 5 independently predicted the likelihood of adverse cardiac events.
