HIT Consultant August 23, 2024
What You Should Know:
– Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital have leveraged artificial intelligence (AI) to gain a deeper understanding of the risk of specific cardiac arrhythmias in patients undergoing radiation therapy for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
– Their findings, published in JACC: CardioOncology, offer valuable insights for healthcare providers and patients.
The Impact of Radiation Therapy on the Heart
Radiation therapy, while effective in treating NSCLC, can have unintended side effects on the heart due to its proximity to the lungs. Previous studies have linked radiation exposure to general cardiac issues, but this new research provides a more nuanced understanding of the risks.
Using AI to Analyze Patient Data
The researchers conducted a retrospective analysis...
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