Radiation Dose from CT: Magnitude, Perceived Risks
and Clinical Strategies

3.2.2010

SPEAKER:
Mannudeep Kalra, MD, Assistant Radiologist, Cardiac and Thoracic Imaging, MGH and Harvard Medical School (HMS); Instructor, Department of Radiology, HMS; Visiting Professor, Center for Medical Image Visualization, Radiology Department, Linkoping University

MODERATOR:
James H. Thrall, MD, Radiologist-In-Chief, MGH; Juan M. Taveras Professor of Radiology, HMS

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Forum Abstract

With the increasing use of computed tomography (CT), concerns over perceived risks with associated radiation dose have arisen. Potential risk of radiation induced carcinogenesis with CT radiation dose must be weighed against anticipated clinical benefits from tremendous information provided by CT scanning in appropriate settings Radiologists, physicists and engineers are developing smarter strategies to reduce radiation dose while retaining or enhancing the clinical value of this modern imaging tool.

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