Three-Vessel Coronary Artery Disease, Aortic Stenosis, and Constrictive Pericarditis 27 Years after Chest Radiation Therapy: A Case Report
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https://doi.org/10.1532/HSF98.20061031Abstract
A patient with a history of Hodgkin's lymphoma presented with recurrent left pleural effusions and dyspnea on exertion 27 years after radiation therapy. Further evaluation disclosed suspected radiation-induced constrictive pericarditis, aortic stenosis and regurgitation, and severe coronary artery disease. He underwent successful 3-vessel coronary artery bypass grafting, aortic valve replacement, and pericardiectomy.References
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