Table 2 Additional computed tomography technology and patient characteristics requested in the data file
Additional computed tomography characteristics | Patient characteristics and additional tests |
|---|---|
Effective radiation dose | Weight and height |
Type of electrocardiographic gating | Derived body mass index |
Number of detector rows used | Calcium score, heart rate during scanning, presence of cardiac risk factors (hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, current or former smoker, positive family history, prior myocardial infarction) |
Beta blockade (type, route, dosage) | Results of rest electrocardiography |
Nitroglycerin (type, dosage) | Results of stress electrocardiography |
Contrast agent (type, concentration, flow, amount) | Results of stress echocardiography |
Breath hold duration | Results of stress scintigraphy |