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Unveiling the Silent Threat: Radiation-Induced Coronary Artery Disease Among Young Patients – A Medical Physics Perspective Review

Received: 22 January 2024     Accepted: 14 June 2024     Published: 2 July 2024
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This comprehensive review presents the objectives and research framework for investigating radiation-induced coronary artery disease (RICAD) among young patients from a medical physics perspective. RICAD poses a silent threat to this population, necessitating a comprehensive understanding of its incidence, risk factors, long-term outcomes, mitigation strategies, underlying mechanisms, and predictive models. The study aims to investigate the incidence and prevalence of RICAD among young patients who have undergone radiation therapy for various medical conditions. The research involving RICAD amongst young patients has benefited greatly from the guidance and molding provided by the literature review, which has advanced our understanding of medical physics. By analyzing existing data and conducting longitudinal studies, the research intends to provide insights into the frequency of RICAD occurrence within this specific demographic. Identifying the risk factors associated with RICAD development in young patients is crucial for effective prevention and management. The research will explore factors such as radiation dose, treatment techniques, and patient-specific characteristics to determine their influence on RICAD incidence. This analysis will facilitate the development of targeted interventions and risk stratification strategies This study emphasizes how crucial it is to look into RICAD in pediatric patients concerning a medical physics standpoint. We can endeavor to improve the top leadership and outcomes for those who are most susceptible by comprehending the incidence, factors associated with risk, long-term consequences, mitigation measures, underlying mechanisms, and models for prediction linked with RICAD.

Published in Science Journal of Clinical Medicine (Volume 13, Issue 2)
DOI 10.11648/j.sjcm.20241302.12
Page(s) 29-37
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Keywords

Radiation-Induced, Coronary Artery Disease, Young Patients, Medical Physics, Risk Factors, Long-Term Outcomes

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  • Department of Mathematics, Sciences and Education, St. Joseph University in Tanzania, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

  • Department of Mathematics, Sciences and Education, St. Joseph University in Tanzania, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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