Key result
Computed tomography angiography provides high diagnostic value for suspected aortic dissection, but its associated high radiation dose remains a significant concern for young patients.
Why the study?
High radiation dose from CTA remains a concern, and little research is available on the correlation between age groups and CT dose values.
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Design
Single-centre experience
Supports minimizing radiation exposure in young patients evaluated with CTA for aortic dissection; leaves open prospective evaluation of alternative imaging approaches.
Computed tomography angiography (CTA) is widely used as the preferred imaging modality in the diagnosis of aortic dissection with high diagnostic value. However, high radiation dose associated with CTA remains a concern, especially for young patients. Little research is available regarding the correlation between age groups and CT dose values.
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Lei et al. (2019) studied this question. Computed tomography angiography provides high diagnostic value for suspected aortic dissection, but its associated high radiation dose remains a significant concern for young patients.
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