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Average Radiation exposure from common cardiac imaging procedures
| Imaging Modality | Fetal Dose (mGy) |
|---|---|
| Ultrasound | 0 |
| MRI | 0 |
| CXR | 0.002–0.1 |
| CT Chest or CT pulmonary angiography | 0.03–0.66 |
| V/Q | 0.32–0.74 |
| Low dose perfusion scintigraphy | 0.1–0.5 |
| Fluoroscopy (diagnostic/therapeutic angiography, balloon valvuloplasty) | 3–20 |
| PET CT | 10–50 |
