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Low Radiation Dose Calcium Scoring: Evidence and Techniques

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: Coronary computed tomography (CT) allows for the acquisition of thin slices of the heart and coronary arteries, which can be used to detect and quantify coronary artery calcium (CAC), a marker of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Despite the proven clinical value in cardiac risk prognostication, there remain concerns regarding radiation exposure from CAC CT scans. There have been several recent technical advancements that allow for significant radiation dose reduction in CAC scoring. This paper reviews the clinical utility and recent literature in low radiation dose CAC scoring.

Source: Current Cardiovascular Imaging Reports

DOI: 10.1007/s12410-016-9373-1

Authors: Kaitlin B. Baron, Andrew D. Choi, Marcus Y. Chen

Institutions: George Washington University, National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

Language: English

Topic: Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics

Subfield: Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,890