The role of Computed Tomography (CT) of the coronary arteries in the diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery disease remains is in evolution. Yet in several areas of the world, this technique is already in widespread use, and it is not yet known what effect this has had on other areas of the diagnosis and […]
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CT Angiography – the need for PROTECTION
The potential risks from exposure to ionizing radiation during cardiac computed tomography angiography (CCTA) have led many to question the role of this technique.The Prospective Multicenter StudyOn Radiation Dose Estimates Of Cardiac CT Angiography In Daily PracticeI (PROTECTION I) was an observational study of estimated radiation dose in 1965 patients undergoing CCTA over an 11 […]