Influence of Hormone Therapy on Heart Attack Incidence in Men Undergoing Prostate Brachytherapy

Influence of Androgen Suppression Therapy for Prostate Cancer on the Timing and Onset of Fatal Myocardial Infarctions in Men Undergoing Prostate Brachytherapy

The purpose of this study is to review cause of death in patients undergoing prostate brachytherapy at a single institution. Furthermore, we are analyzing patients undergoing androgen deprivation therapy and whether or not this contributed to cardiovascular deaths, specifically myocardial infarction.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Deceased anytime after prostate brachytherapy treatment

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients whose cause of death was unable to be determined