Dr. Barry Dworkin

Ionizing radiation used in cardiac imaging may influence cancer risk but must be taken in context

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for February 8, 2011

Source:

Heart scan radiation linked to higher cancer risk: study

Reference:

Cancer risk related to low-dose ionizing radiation from cardiac imaging in patients after acute myocardial infarction

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