Published February 2007 | Version v1
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Audit of radiation dose to patients during coronary angiography

Creators

  • 1. Dept. of Radiology, Christian Medical College, Vellore (India)

Description

There is a widespread concern about radiation doses imparted to patients during cardiology procedures in the medical community. The current study intends to audit and optimize radiation dose to patients undergoing coronary angiography performed using two dedicated cardiovascular machines

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Indian Journal of Medical Sciences
Journal Volume
61
Journal Issue
2
Journal Page Range
p. 83-90
CODEN
INJMAO

INIS

Country of Publication
India
Country of Input or Organization
India
INIS RN
38031581
Subject category
S61: RADIATION PROTECTION AND DOSIMETRY;
Descriptors DEI
ALARA; BIOMEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY; CORONARIES; PERSONNEL MONITORING; RADIATION DOSES
Descriptors DEC
ARTERIES; BLOOD VESSELS; BODY; CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; DOSES; MEDICINE; MONITORING; NUCLEAR MEDICINE; ORGANS; RADIATION MONITORING; RADIOLOGY

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Notes
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