19^th Annual Cardiology Conference (10 Plenary Forums - 1 Event)

Biography

Larissa Oliveira is an excellent research scientist who is doing important work in the Medical Physics field - Diagnostic Radiology, Radiation Protection, Dosimetry, Quality Control and Optimization in Brazil. Her researches provided us information regarding about the importance of justification and optimization and the necessity of developing Optimization Programs, as well as the potential of dose reduction for patients without compromise the diagnostic information and the importance of regular education and training. Recently, she studies the impact of the ionization radiation heart injuries during the CT Cardiac angiography. The heart is considered a late response organ. In high doses of radiation, the cardiac effects are already known, though there is no evidence that the cardiovascular system may also be injured by ionizing radiation at low doses. This approach demonstrated the importance to keep the radiation exposure as low as reasonably achievable strategy to reduce the potential risk.

Abstract

Abstract : Radiation Dose and Circulatory Diseases associated with CT Cardiac Angiography (CCTA)