ContextComputed tomography coronary angiography (CTCA) has become a common
diagnostic test, yet there are little data on its associated cancer risk. The recent Biological Effects …

authored by expert panels providing specific recommendations in 1 area of radiological
protection, as well as periodically updated general recommendations, reflecting the state of …

LEHR Low energy high resolution LVEF Left ventricular ejection fraction MBq Megabecquerels
mCi Millicuries MPI Myocardial perfusion imaging MRI Magnetic resonance imaging mSv …

1. Detection of obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD) in the following: a. Patients with an
intermediate pretest probability of CAD based on age, gender, and symptoms. b. Patients …

Protocols for the various nuclear cardiology single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT)
acquisition studies are presented in the following pages (Tables 1-6). For each of …

Background In light of recent focus on diagnostic imaging, cardiac SPECT imaging needs to
become a shorter test with lower radiation exposure to patients. Recently introduced …

1. Treadmill exercise is the most widely used stress modality. Several treadmill exercise
protocols are described which differ in the speed and grade of treadmill inclination and may be …

Planar equilibrium radionuclide angiography (ERNA) is used to determine global and
regional measures of ventricular function (primarily left ventricular [LV] function) at rest and/or …

Background Stress-only imaging saves time and radiation exposure, but apprehension
remains about the reliability, diagnostic, and prognostic accuracy of a normal stress-only study. …

Objectives : The purpose of this study was to determine the relative benefit of intensive medical
therapy compared with coronary revascularization for suppressing scintigraphic ischemia…