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Control of the X-ray output<br />

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X-rays emitted - pulsed by<br />

electronics- allows fram<strong>in</strong>g rates of<br />

7.5–60<br />

Dur<strong>in</strong>g c<strong>in</strong>e - frame to frame<br />

Puls<strong>in</strong>g dur<strong>in</strong>g fluoroscopy reduce<br />

total exposure<br />

Most studies are now acquired at<br />

15–30 frames/sec <strong>in</strong> adults.<br />

Higher frame rates young<br />

children(HR)<br />

Dense structure – needs more<br />

exposure (bones) – angulated views<br />

<strong>in</strong> obese people – more scatter<br />

radiation<br />

Cardiology department,<br />

SVCMC

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