Author(s)
M. C. Williams, N. L. Cruden, N. G. Uren, D. E. Newby
ISBN
1876-861X (Electronic)
1876-861X (Linking)
Publication year
2013
Periodical
J Cardiovasc Comput Tomogr
Periodical Number
1
Volume
7
Pages
69-72
Author Address
University of Edinburgh/British Heart Foundation Centre for Cardiovascular Science, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH16SU4 UK. michelle.williams@ed.ac.uk
Radiation exposure in cardiac imaging is a major healthcare concern and low-dose cardiac imaging has important implications for patients. We describe the application of a low-dose comprehensive cardiac computed tomography protocol that assesses anatomy, function, perfusion and viability with correlations to invasive coronary angiography and magnetic resonance imaging.