The Radiation Issue in Cardiology: the time for action is now

<p>Abstract</p> <p>The "radiation issue" is the need to consider possible deterministic effects (e.g., skin injuries) and long-term cancer risks due to ionizing radiation in the risk-benefit assessment of diagnostic or therapeutic testing. Although there are currently no...

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Main Authors: Picano Eugenio, Vano Eliseo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-11-01
Series:Cardiovascular Ultrasound
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Online Access:http://www.cardiovascularultrasound.com/content/9/1/35