Heart attack patients are exposed to a radiation dose equal to about 725 chest X-rays over the course of their hospital stay, according to research presented Monday at the American Heart Association meeting in Orlando, Florida.

Related PostsClosing the book on the nicotine habitAccording to a study conducted by the Massachusetts Department of Health, nearly one in three adults…How we’re winning the war on breast cancerAlthough more than 190,000 people will get a breast cancer diagnosis this year, many will live cance…‘Free cash’ falls short of previous yearsWhile the surplus of funds known as “free cash” is never free, the amount certified Tues…Audit paves the way for ‘free cash’Route 24 project moves closer to reality

Original post by Scientific American Topic - Exercise and Fitness