Medical Imaging
Lower Contrast Agent Dose Possible Using 320-Row CT Angiography
An analysis of 180-row CT angiography studies performed using a 320-detector row scanner found that a contrast media protocol based on 60 mL of iopamidol,“had sufficient enhancement in more than 96% of coronary segments.” More...20 Oct 2011
Breast and Lungs Should Be Considered When Determining Thoracic Imaging Protocols
Physicians are urged to prudently take in account the radiation dose to the breast and lungs before deciding which CT protocol to use for thoracic imaging of individual patients, a new study cautioned. More...19 Oct 2011
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