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Radiographer-led cardiac CT acquisition service
Author(s): Elizabeth van Lingen, Tamara Maher, Karen Trebilcock, Dr Andrew Edwards, Dr Nick Hollings, Dr Mohammed Abubakr, Dr Catherine O'Dwyer, Dr Angie Rogers, Dr Robin van Lingen
Hospital: Royal Cornwall Hospital
Reference: RAD Magazine, 48, 562, 22
Excerpt: There is growing demand for non-invasive cardiac imaging and in particular CT coronary angiography (CTCA). CTCA is recommended as a first-line investigation in coronary imaging by the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) for inpatients with new onset chest pain suspected to be of cardiac origin. The guidance has dramatically increased the demand on CT […]