Abstract
CPAP used during radiation treatment reduces tumor motion and expands lung volume. CPAP’s effect on the size, position, and motion of the heart has not been reported previously. We hypothesized that the physiologic effects seen with use of CPAP dexpansion of the thoracic cavity caused by reduction of motion and flattening of the diaphragm as well as decreased venous return to the heart-affects cardiac parameters important for radiation treatment. We measured the effects of CPAP on the heart in a cohort of patients receiving radiation therapy for lung tumors
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | E658 |
Journal | International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics |
Volume | 96 |
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State | Published - 1 Oct 2016 |