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To guide clinicians on managing patients with cardiac implantable devices undergoing radiotherapy.

February 16, 2026Open Access

Management of Implantable Cardiovascular Devices in Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy

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To guide clinicians on managing patients with cardiac implantable devices undergoing radiotherapy.
Consensus statement by the Italian Association of Hospital Cardiologists (ANMCO).
Structured pre-treatment evaluations and risk assessment.
Focus on collaboration among cardiologists, electrophysiologists, and radiation oncologists.
Emphasizes the importance of risk stratification before radiation therapy.
Recommends standardized assessments during and after treatment.
Aims to minimize the risk of device malfunction and improve patient outcomes.

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Consensus statement provides guidance on managing cardiac devices in cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy, emphasizing risk stratification.

Nesti et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Consensus statement provides guidance on managing cardiac devices in cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy, emphasizing risk stratification.