Contributions to the Study of Immediate and Early X-ray Reactions with Regard to Chemoprotection

Summary

Irradiation causes atheromatotic changes in the coronary arteries, leading to occlusion of these vessels. In two out of ten animals, E.C.G. changes were found, which were characteristic for a myocardial infarct. This was confirmed at necropsy. One example is given of a young patient in whom radiotherapy was the cause of fatal pulmonary and myocardial fibrosis.