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World J Radiol. Oct 28, 2018; 10(10): 135-142
Published online Oct 28, 2018. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v10.i10.135
Published online Oct 28, 2018. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v10.i10.135
Table 2 Characteristics of patients with image quality scores of 1 + 2 vs 3 + 4
| Image quality score 1 + 2 | Image quality Score 3 + 4 | P value | |
| Female patient | 12/30 (63%) | 216/391 (67%) | P = 0.1068 |
| Mean age ± SD (years) | 57.5 ± 10.5 | 55.5 ± 10.6 | P = 0.2979 |
| No. of patients with | 22 (69%) | 457 (91%) | P < 0.0001 |
| heart rate ≤ 65 bpm | |||
| No. of patients with | 10 (31%) | 43 (9%) | P < 0.0001 |
| heart rate > 65 bpm | |||
| Effective dose ± SD (mSv) | 1.98 ± 1.69 | 1.24 ± 1.41 | P = 0.0041 |
- Citation: Richards CE, Dorman S, John P, Davies A, Evans S, Ninan T, Martin D, Kannoly S, Roberts-Davies G, Ramsey M, Obaid DR. Low-radiation and high image quality coronary computed tomography angiography in “real-world” unselected patients. World J Radiol 2018; 10(10): 135-142
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1949-8470/full/v10/i10/135.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4329/wjr.v10.i10.135