Journal of the American College of Cardiology
Expert Consensus Document
2018 ACC/HRS/NASCI/SCAI/SCCT Expert Consensus Document on Optimal Use of Ionizing Radiation in Cardiovascular Imaging—Best Practices for Safety and Effectiveness, Part 1: Radiation Physics and Radiation Biology
Writing Committee Members, John W. Hirshfeld Jr., Victor A. Ferrari, Frank M. Bengel, Lisa Bergersen, Charles E. Chambers, Andrew J. Einstein, Mark J. Eisenberg, Mark A. Fogel, Thomas C. Gerber, David E. Haines, Warren K. Laskey, Marian C. Limacher, Kenneth J. Nichols, Daniel A. Pryma, Gilbert L. Raff, Geoffrey D. Rubin, Donnette Smith, Arthur E. Stillman, Suma A. Thomas, Thomas T. Tsai, Louis K. Wagner and L. Samuel Wann
Table 3
Table 3
Tissue Weighting Factors Used to Calculate Effective Dose in Sieverts
| Organs | Tissue Weighting Factors (ICRP103–2007) |
|---|---|
| Red bone marrow | 0.12 |
| Colon | 0.12 |
| Lung | 0.12 |
| Stomach | 0.12 |
| Breasts | 0.12 |
| Gonads | 0.08 |
| Bladder | 0.04 |
| Liver | 0.04 |
| Esophagus | 0.04 |
| Thyroid | 0.04 |
| Skin | 0.01 |
| Bone surface | 0.01 |
| Salivary glands | 0.01 |
| Brain | 0.01 |
| Remainder of body | 0.12 |
| Total | 1.00 |
Adapted from the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) (12).
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