Whole-thorax irradiation induces hypoxic respiratory failure, pleural effusions and cardiac remodeling

We report that conditions resembling congestive heart failure contribute to death during radiation pneumonitis, which indicates new targets for therapy.

Source: Journal of Radiation Research - March 13, 2015 Category: Physics Authors: Medhora, M., Gao, F., Glisch, C., Narayanan, J., Sharma, A., Harmann, L. M., Lawlor, M. W., Snyder, L. A., Fish, B. L., Down, J. D., Moulder, J. E., Strande, J. L., Jacobs, E. R. Tags: Biology Source Type: research