Heart scan radiation under the microscope: global registry reveals Real-World doses

NCT ID NCT03253692

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated Jun 10, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study collected data from 66 adults undergoing heart CT scans to measure the amount of radiation used in everyday medical practice. Researchers wanted to see how radiation levels vary between different hospitals and CT machines, and how often dose-saving techniques are used. The goal was to help make heart scans safer by identifying opportunities to reduce radiation exposure without sacrificing image quality.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

  • University of Kentucky

    Lexington, Kentucky, 40506, United States

  • Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20889, United States

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