Document ID (ISN) | 109895 |
CIS number |
09-921 |
ISBN(s) |
978-92-0-111208-8 |
Year |
2008 |
Convention or series no. |
IAEA Safety Reports Series No. 60
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Title |
Radiation protection in newer medical imaging techniques: Cardiac CT |
Bibliographic information |
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Wagramerstrasse 5, P.O. Box 100, 1400 Wien, Austria, 2008. 19p. Illus. 59 ref. Price: EUR 18.00. |
Internet access |
http://www-pub.iaea.org/MTCD/publications/PDF/Pub1366_web.pdf [in English]
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Abstract |
This publication focuses on radiation protection of the patient when using computed tomography (CT) for coronary artery calcium scoring and visualization of the coronary arteries (angiography). In addition, it explains under what conditions it is appropriate to use these techniques in symptomatic and/or asymptomatic screening populations. Information is also provided on patient dose and risk levels. Background information on cardiac CT is also provided. |
Descriptors (primary) |
radiation protection; tomography; IAEA; coronary diseases |
Descriptors (secondary) |
radiological diagnosis; safety guides; angiography |
Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
Country / State or Province | Austria |
Subject(s) |
Commerce, services, offices Radiation
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Broad subject area(s) |
Physical hazards
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Browse category(ies) |
Ionizing radiation Cardiovascular diseases
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