Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2969903 | The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation | 2014 | 23 Pages |
Abstract
Pediatric heart transplant patients are exposed to significant amounts of ionizing radiation during the first post-transplant year, most during scheduled catheterization. As survival improves, considering the long-term risks associated with these levels of exposure is important.
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Authors
Alicia BS, Tacy E. MD, Xiaowei MS, Rachel RN, CCTN, Joseph W. MD, Andrew C. MD, MSCE,