Association of Sinoatrial Node Radiation Dose With Atrial Fibrillation and Mortality in Patients With Lung Cancer

Summary

In this cohort study, results suggest that incidental irradiation of the SAN during chemoradiotherapy may be associated with the development of AF and increased mortality. This supports the need to minimize radiation dose exposure to the SAN during radiotherapy planning and to consider close follow-up for the early detection of AF in patients receiving thoracic irradiation.

Authors Kim KH, Oh J, Yang G, Lee J, Kim J, Gwak SY, Cho I, Lee SH, Byun HK, Choi HK, Kim J, Chang JS, Kang SM, Yoon HI
Journal JAMA oncology
Publication Date 2022 Nov 1;8(11):1624-1634
PubMed 36136325
PubMed Central PMC9501754
DOI 10.1001/jamaoncol.2022.4202

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