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Session: ADVANCED MODALITIES. Cardiac Toxicity in Thoracic Radiation Oncology: Heart of the Matter or Doesn’t Matter?

1 - Decoding Cardiac Toxicities: An Exploration of Pathophysiology, Timing, and Substructural Effects in Radiation Oncology

Friday, March 15, 2024
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM ET
Location: Grand Ballroom VI-VIII

    Speaker(s)

  • Vlad G. Zaha, MD, PhD (he/him/his)

    Associate Professor of Internal Medicine (Cardiology) and Biomedical Engineering Liaison at the Advanced Imaging Research Center, Center for Translational Medicine Medical Director, Cardio-Oncology Program, Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center Program Director, Cardio-Oncology Fellowship Section Chief, Cardio-Oncology, Cardiology Division, Department of Internal Medicine
    UT Southwestern

    Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

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Disclosure(s):
Vlad G. Zaha, MD, PhD: No financial relationships to disclose

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe the key mechanisms linking radiation therapy to cardiac complications, with an emphasis on differentiating between acute and long-term effects.
  • Identify and categorize the distinct phases in the development and progression of cardiac toxicities, using clinical data to enhance decision-making in patient management.
  • Analyze and interpret the varied effects of radiation on cardiac substructures, and integrate this knowledge into personalized treatment planning and care strategies.