New imaging approach cuts heart scan radiation exposure by more than half
February 25, 2026
February 25, 2026
GALVESTON, Texas, Feb. 25 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release:
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New imaging approach cuts heart scan radiation exposure by more than half
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A new quality-improvement project at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) has found that simple changes in how heart CT scans are performed can dramatically lower patients' exposure to radiation without reducing image quality or accuracy.
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New imaging approach cuts heart scan radiation exposure by more than half
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A new quality-improvement project at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) has found that simple changes in how heart CT scans are performed can dramatically lower patients' exposure to radiation without reducing image quality or accuracy.