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ionizing radiation
Gamma radiation or neutrons or electrons of sufficient energy to ionize molecules in tissues.
Complications:
- excess risk for malignancy is associated with exposure to ionizing radiation [2]
- high-dose thoracic radiotherapy confers a risk for cardiovascular diseases
- lower doses of thoracic radiation may also confer a risk for cardiovascular disease
Related
radiation exposure
General
electromagnetic radiation
References
- Stedman's Medical Dictionary 26th ed, Williams &
Wilkins, Baltimore, 1995
- Little MP et al.
Ionising radiation and cardiovascular disease: Systematic review and meta-analysis.
BMJ 2023 Mar 8; 380:e072924.
PMID: 36889791 Free article
https://www.bmj.com/content/380/bmj-2022-072924
- Auvinen A.
Increased cardiovascular disease risk after exposure to low dose radiation.
BMJ 2023 Mar 8; 380:e074589.
PMID: 36889793 No abstract available.
https://www.bmj.com/content/380/bmj-2022-074589