Clinical Evaluation of Radiation Reduction for Optimized Safety
Angiowave Imaging
Summary
The primary objective of this study is to determine whether a reduced radiation protocol (RRP) in which angiograms are acquired at ultralow radiation doses and then processed using spatiotemporal enhancement software can produce similar quality angiographic images as compared with standard techniques.
Description
Coronary angiography is an essential diagnostic tool for determining the presence and severity of coronary artery disease, a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. While the basic techniques of coronary angiography have remained unchanged, the field of medical imaging has undergone significant advancements in hardware and software, offering new possibilities for enhanced visualization of the coronary arteries, better diagnostic accuracy, and improved patient and staff safety. However, the use of radiation during coronary angiography, which is necessary for image acquisition, expos…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Referred for clinically indicated coronary angiography * ≥18 years of age * Not pregnant * English speaking * Not imprisoned * Able to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Hemodynamically or electrically unstable. * Indication for coronary angiography is emergent, including ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction * History of coronary artery bypass grafting * An eGFR \<60 * Pregnant or lactating * A BMI of 45 or greater * Any other factor that the investigator feels would put the patient at increased risk or otherwise make the patient unsuitable fo…
Location
- Corewell Health WestGrand Rapids, Michigan