PURPOSE: To review the current aspects of knowledge related to the risk of cerebrovascular
events in patients receiving head and neck radiotherapy. METHODS: A literature search was …

This review aims at offering a concise cross-section of head and neck radiotherapy-induced
carotid toxicity for pathological concepts to emerge and become part of clinical routine …

Background and purpose Radiotherapy in the head and neck area may cause vascular
damage to the carotid arteries, increasing the risk of anterior circulation ischaemic …

The increasing risk of long-term adverse effects from radiotherapy on the cardiovascular
structure is receiving increasing attention. However, the mechanisms underlying this …

Plaque deposits in the carotid artery are the major cause of stroke and atherosclerosis.
Ultrasound imaging is used as an early indicator of disease progression. Classification of …

Our review aims to clarify the incidence of carotid artery stenosis, risks of development,
screening, management, and primary prevention strategies documented in the literature …

Radiation is a recommended front-line treatment for many adult head and neck cancer
(HNC) patients. Early identification of radiation-associated carotid artery disease (CAD), a …

Atherosclerosis (AS) is an age‑related inflammatory disease. Globule‑epidermal growth
factor‑8 (MFG‑E8) and transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF‑β1) are involved in the …

Early-stage squamous cell cancer (SCC) of the glottis has a good prognosis. Therefore,
patients have long survival outcomes and may potentially suffer from late toxicities of …

Radiotherapy is the main treatment for patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) and is
associated with an increased risk of ischemic cerebrovascular events (ICVE). The purpose …