Radiation Dose Optimization in Nuclear Cardiology

The path of radiation dose optimization continues to be a focus for all imaging modalities that rely on the use of radiation to create diagnostic results that assist physicians in the treatment of their patients. Organizations and accreditation entities associated with nuclear medicine have taken a proactive approach to reducing radiation to patients by focusing on imaging procedures performed in nuclear cardiology. Below is a recent conjoint news release from the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC), the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC), and the Society of Nuclear Medicine in Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) that makes a statement about mandating optimized radiation doses in conjunction with nuclear cardiology studies. We encourage you to review the news release and its related impact on performing nuclear cardiology procedures.

View the press release PDF here.