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Pericardial Radiation Risk Model: Explanation and Clinical Context The Pericardial Radiation Risk Model estimates the risk of pericardial complications based on the patient's age at the time of radiation exposure and the dose received by the pericardium. This model is crucial for assessing long-term cardiovascular risks in patients who have undergone mediastinal radiation therapy. Understanding these risks aids clinicians in monitoring and managing potential cardiac complications in cancer survivors.
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Modi M, et al. Risk of Pericardial Disease with Radiation Therapy. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2022;79(5):575-576. doi:10.1016/S0735-1097(22)02910-2
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