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How does weight impact the image of a " CT angio " The cardiologist

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How does weight impact the image of a " CT angio " The cardiologist has indicated that I have a coronary artery aneurysm. I am 78 inches tall and weigh 360 lbs
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Submitted: 12 months ago.
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Weight does interferes with the images, mainly two effects are there. As weight is too much so the table is not able to support the weight. so a larger dose of contrast material is given. Also a larger dose of radiation is received by the patient. Images are a big weak with large weight.

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CT angio tables are not able to lift or support weight more than 300 pounds

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so there is an issue if you have more weight.

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Most tables are not able to support more than 300 pounds of weight.

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A higher dose of radiation is received my the patient if you have high weight.

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