Radiation induced vasculopathy

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Radiation induced vasculopathy. Steno-occlusive vascular changes, Intracerebral arteries, Carotid artery. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Radiation-induced vascular changes

  • Steno-occlusive vascular changes
  • Intracerebral arteries
  • Carotid artery
  • Chronic vascular inflammation
  • Thrombosis
  • Plaque formation
  • Accelerated atherosclerosis

Radiation-induced vascular complications

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References

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