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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
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]
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 ProvinceAustria
Subject(s) Commerce, services, offices
Radiation
Broad subject area(s) Physical hazards
Browse category(ies) Ionizing radiation
Cardiovascular diseases