Neat News 717 (added 2017-12-17)
Radiation Therapy Halts Heart Rhythm Problem
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Radiation is a standard treatment in cancer therapy. There is a dangerous heart condition, so-called the ventricular tachycardia,which can be a consequence of a heart attack. Sometimes this condition does not react to conventional treatment and leaves the patient in a dangerous state. In a small study it has been found that radiation therapy may be effective in such cases.
