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ISSN (Print): 1381-6128
ISSN (Online): 1873-4286

The Biological Effects of Diagnostic Cardiac Imaging

Author(s): L. Landini, A. Ripoli, M. F. Santarelli, L. Landini Jr. and V. Positano

Volume 15, Issue 10, 2009

Page: [1123 - 1130] Pages: 8

DOI: 10.2174/138161209787846919

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Abstract

In this paper the authors deal with the main imaging techniques available to clinical cardiologists, with a brief overview of biophysical and biological aspects which are of relevance for the assessment of health effects related to the exposure of patients to both ionizing and non ionizing radiation. A main contribute is the reviewing published evidence on biological effects of radiation, trying to compose a balanced issue in order to increase awareness and knowledge about radiation exposure from cardiac imaging and implications for health risk.

Keywords: Cardiac imaging, biological effects, ionizing radiation, non-ionizing radiation


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