Vertebral artery stenosis predicts cerebrovascular diseases following radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
Chien-Fu YehYu-Ching ChinWei HungPin-I HuangMing-Ying LanPublished in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2022)
Our study found that NPC patients with vertebral artery stenosis, atrial fibrillation, or hypertension carry a higher risk for ischemic stroke or TIA. Regular assessment of vertebral artery after radiotherapy was suggested.