Addressing challenges in collecting cardiac toxicity data: NI-HEART analysis

Gerard Walls, MB MRCP MSc FRCR, Queens University in Belfast, UK, discusses the NI-HEART analysis aimed at addressing the challenges of collecting cardiac toxicity events after curative intent radiotherapy in lung cancer. Leveraging Northern Ireland's integrated electronic healthcare system, the study successfully captured health events post-radiotherapy. Dr Walls highlights the importance of addressing unknowns regarding cardiotoxicity in lung cancer radiotherapy, utilizing expertise from Belfast and connections across the UK and Ireland. This interview took place at the BTOG 2024 congress in Belfast, UK.

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