Publications by authors named "Priyanka D Chaudhary"
J Am Heart Assoc
April 2024
Article Synopsis
- This study focused on how Body Mass Index (BMI) influences radiation exposure in patients with chest pain undergoing different imaging techniques, highlighting the importance of optimizing doses for patient safety.
- A total of 9,046 patients were analyzed, and results showed PET/CT had the lowest radiation exposure, particularly for patients with higher BMI, while CCTA had significantly higher doses in heavier patients.
- The findings emphasize that while radiation doses for these imaging methods are generally modest, understanding BMI's impact is crucial for improving imaging practices and reducing unnecessary radiation exposure.
