Global heart scan study measures hidden radiation risk
NCT ID NCT03253692
Summary
This study aimed to measure how much radiation patients receive during common heart CT scans worldwide. Researchers collected data from 36 adults who needed these scans to check for heart disease. The goal was to understand current scanning practices and identify opportunities to reduce radiation exposure while maintaining good image quality.
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Locations
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, 40506, United States
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Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, 20889, United States
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