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    Valvular heart disease can develop as a long-term side effect of radiation therapy, along with other cardiovascular complications. The timeline until clinically significant disease can be on the order of decades, with left-sided valves most commonly affected. Only a few retrospective studies have characterized the incidence and findings associated with radiation therapy associated valvular heart…

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    Abstract The adverse effects of radiation therapy for cancer are well described and can include a wide array of cardiac complications. Radiation-induced aortic stenosis (AS) is an increasingly reco…

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    • AS is the most common valvulopathy related to radiation that requires correction. #SAVR has increased complications & mortality in pts w/ radiation-induced #vhdAS. #TAVR is a promising alternative especially for pts at high risk for surgery. https://t.co/xStamvyjhf #JACCAdvances https://t.co/dQm8P6xe3O