Children with pulmonary hypertension are receiving high levels of radiation from CT exams, which can increase their risk of developing cancer later in life, according to a study published in Pulmonary Circulation. The study, led by researchers from the University of California, San Francisco, analyzed data from 249 patients with pulmonary hypertension and found that children received an average of 8.5 mSv of radiation per year from imaging exams, equivalent to three years of background radiation. The study highlights the need for careful consideration of the necessity and modality of imaging in young children with pulmonary hypertension to reduce their future cancer risks.
Mon, 28 Aug 2023 07:01:42 GMT | AuntMinnie