Dr RR Baliga's "Got Knowledge Doc" Podkast

⚡ Radiation during Heart Scans: How Much Is Too Much?


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Radiation. Regions. Responsibility. 🌍⚡

A JAMA study (INCAPS-4) analyzing 19,302 patients across 101 countries reveals striking global disparities in radiation exposure from cardiac imaging.

Median CCTA dose in Africa: 25.2 mSv

Western Europe: 4.6 mSv

Low-income nations had 96% higher CCTA doses.

Technology and training—not just access—determine safety.

As CAD rises worldwide, dose optimization must become a global quality benchmark.

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Dr RR Baliga's "Got Knowledge Doc" PodkastBy Dr RR Baliga, MD, MBA

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