Authors: Sun Y, Zheng C, Li L, Zhang S, Guo J, Lv J.
DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2025.1745302
Abstract Summary
Radiotherapy for chest cancers can damage the heart long-term. Radiation triggers oxidative stress and inflammation, causing heart tissue scarring and dysfunction. Promising treatments like statins, ACE inhibitors, and natural antioxidants show potential in reducing this damage, but need more clinical testing to confirm their effectiveness in preventing radiation-induced heart disease.
Why Brain? ðŸ§
Radiation therapy for chest cancers can damage the heart long-term. This review explains how radiation causes heart injury through oxidative stress and inflammation, and examines promising preventive treatments.
License: CC BY.
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